F44.4 – Conversion disorder with motor symptom or deficit

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform and other nonpsychotic mental disorders

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code F44.4
Code
F44.4 (claims format: F444)
Description
Conversion disorder with motor symptom or deficit
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
Block
F40-F48 Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform and other nonpsychotic mental disorders
Parent codes
F44

Notes for F44.4

Applicable to:
  • Conversion disorder with abnormal movement
  • Conversion disorder with speech symptoms
  • Conversion disorder with swallowing symptoms
  • Conversion disorder with weakness/paralysis
  • Dissociative motor disorders
  • Psychogenic aphonia
  • Psychogenic dysphonia

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

F44 – Dissociative and conversion disorders

Includes:
  • conversion hysteria
  • conversion reaction
  • hysteria
  • hysterical psychosis
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • malingering [conscious simulation] (Z76.5)

Index terms for F44.4

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in F44

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F44.4?

F44.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for conversion disorder with motor symptom or deficit, in the block F40-F48 (Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform and other nonpsychotic mental disorders).

Is F44.4 a billable code?

Yes. F44.4 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does F44.4 belong to?

It belongs to category F44 – Dissociative and conversion disorders.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.