ICD-10-CM code F93.0 describes separation anxiety disorder of childhood. Excessive anxiety concerning separation from home or attachment figures. It is a billable, specific code valid for claim submission. It is grouped under the “Child & Adolescent Disorders” section of the mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders chapter.
When to use F93.0
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 F93.0 specifically, excessive anxiety concerning separation from home or attachment figures.
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 F93.0
Clinicians often look up F93.0 using plain-language terms. This code maps to:
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code F93.0?
Separation anxiety disorder of childhood. Excessive anxiety concerning separation from home or attachment figures.
Is F93.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. F93.0 (Separation anxiety disorder of childhood) is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code that can be reported on a claim. Confirm the current official descriptor against the CDC code set and your payer’s policies before submitting.
What should I document to support F93.0?
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.