Question 1

Is F54 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, F54 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for psychological and behavioral factors associated with disorders or diseases classified elsewhere. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code F54 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code F54 represents Psychological and behavioral factors associated with disorders or diseases classified elsewhere. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code F54 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code F54 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code F54?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for F54 is section:F50-F59 (Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors (F50-F59)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from F54?

Accepted Answer

Code F54 has Type 2 Excludes including: tension-type headache (G44.2). These conditions are not included in F54 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 6

Can F54 be used as principal diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

No, F54 is a manifestation code and cannot be used as the principal diagnosis. Manifestation codes describe a condition caused by an underlying disease. You must code the underlying condition first, then use F54 as a secondary diagnosis.

F542026

Code First7Sequence another code first

Excludes22Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Includes1Included conditions

Also Known As10Alternative terms

Medicare Code Editor Rules1CMS coding restrictions