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F93 – Emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood

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 F93

Code: F93 (claims format: F93)
Description: Emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood
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 F93

F93 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

F93.0 – Separation anxiety disorder of childhoodBillable
F93.8 – Other childhood emotional disordersBillable
F93.9 – Childhood emotional disorder, unspecifiedBillable

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 F93?

F93 is the ICD-10-CM code for emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood, in the block F90-F98 (Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence).

Is F93 a billable code?

No. F93 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.