F90 – Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

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ICD-10-CM code F90

Code: F90 (claims format: F90)
Description: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
Block: F90-F98 Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

Billable codes under F90

F90 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for F90

Includes:

attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity
attention deficit syndrome with hyperactivity

Excludes2 (not included here):

anxiety disorders (F40.-, F41.-)
mood [affective] disorders (F30-F39)
pervasive developmental disorders (F84.-)
schizophrenia (F20.-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Block F90-F98

Notes:

Codes within categories F90-F98 may be used regardless of the age of a patient. These disorders generally have onset within the childhood or adolescent years, but may continue throughout life or not be diagnosed until adulthood

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F90?

F90 is the ICD-10-CM code for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders, in the block F90-F98 (Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence).

Is F90 a billable code?

No. F90 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.