ICD-10-CM code F90 describes attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (category). ICD-10-CM category header that is not valid for billing on its own. Use a more specific child code such as F90.2 (combined presentation) or F90.0 (inattentive). It is an ICD-10-CM category header that must be specified to a more detailed child code before billing. It is grouped under the “Child & Adolescent Disorders” section of the mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders chapter.
When to use F90
This group covers ADHD, conduct, oppositional defiant, attachment, tic, and elimination disorders with onset in childhood or adolescence, though the codes may be used regardless of current age. Select the presentation or type the documentation supports. For F90 specifically, icd-10-cm category header that is not valid for billing on its own. use a more specific child code such as f90.2 (combined presentation) or f90.0 (inattentive).
Documentation & billing
Document the presentation (for ADHD), the onset type (for conduct disorder), and the symptom profile. Note the age of onset where it is clinically relevant.
Common pitfalls
- Using unspecified ADHD (F90.9) when the inattentive, hyperactive, or combined presentation is documented.
- Confusing conduct disorder with oppositional defiant disorder.
- Recording childhood-onset versus adolescent-onset conduct disorder incorrectly.
Common search terms for F90
Clinicians often look up F90 using plain-language terms. This code maps to:
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code F90?
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (category). ICD-10-CM category header that is not valid for billing on its own. Use a more specific child code such as F90.2 (combined presentation) or F90.0 (inattentive).
Is F90 a billable ICD-10-CM code?
No. F90 is an ICD-10-CM category header that is not valid for billing on its own. ICD-10-CM category header that is not valid for billing on its own. Use a more specific child code such as F90.2 (combined presentation) or F90.0 (inattentive). Select the most specific supported child code before submitting a claim.
Which code should I use instead of F90?
Because F90 is a category header, choose a more specific child code beneath it. ICD-10-CM category header that is not valid for billing on its own. Use a more specific child code such as F90.2 (combined presentation) or F90.0 (inattentive).