F84.0 – Autistic disorder

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Pervasive and specific developmental disorders

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code F84.0

Code: F84.0 (claims format: F840)
Description: Autistic disorder
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: F80-F89 Pervasive and specific developmental disorders
Parent codes: F84

Notes for F84.0

Applicable to:

Autism spectrum disorder
Infantile autism
Infantile psychosis
Kanner's syndrome

Excludes1 (not coded here):

Asperger's syndrome (F84.5)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

F84 – Pervasive developmental disorders

Code also:

any associated medical condition and intellectual disabilities

Index terms for F84.0

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

Related codes in F84

F84.2 – Rett's syndromeBillable
F84.3 – Other childhood disintegrative disorderBillable
F84.5 – Asperger's syndromeBillable
F84.8 – Other pervasive developmental disordersBillable
F84.9 – Pervasive developmental disorder, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F84.0?

F84.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for autistic disorder, in the block F80-F89 (Pervasive and specific developmental disorders).

Is F84.0 a billable code?

Yes. F84.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does F84.0 belong to?

It belongs to category F84 – Pervasive developmental 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.