F94.1 – Reactive attachment disorder of childhood

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code F94.1

Code: F94.1 (claims format: F941)
Description: Reactive attachment disorder of childhood
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 F94.1

Excludes1 (not coded here):

disinhibited attachment disorder of childhood (F94.2)
normal variation in pattern of selective attachment

Excludes2 (not included here):

Asperger's syndrome (F84.5)
maltreatment syndromes (T74.-)
sexual or physical abuse in childhood, resulting in psychosocial problems (Z62.81-)

Use additional code:

code to identify any associated failure to thrive or growth retardation

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 F94.1

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 F94.1?

F94.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for reactive attachment disorder of childhood, in the block F90-F98 (Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence).

Is F94.1 a billable code?

Yes. F94.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does F94.1 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.