F94.0 – Selective mutism

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code F94.0

Code: F94.0 (claims format: F940)
Description: Selective mutism
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: F90-F98 Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
Parent codes: F94

Notes for F94.0

Applicable to:

Elective mutism

Excludes2 (not included here):

pervasive developmental disorders (F84.-)
schizophrenia (F20.-)
specific developmental disorders of speech and language (F80.-)
transient mutism as part of separation anxiety in young children (F93.0)

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

Index terms for F94.0

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

Related codes in F94

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F94.0?

F94.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for selective mutism, in the block F90-F98 (Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence).

Is F94.0 a billable code?

Yes. F94.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does F94.0 belong to?

It belongs to category F94 – Disorders of social functioning with onset specific to childhood and adolescence.

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.