ICD-10-CM code F95.2 describes tourette's disorder. Multiple motor tics plus one or more vocal tics persisting for over a year. 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 F95.2
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 F95.2 specifically, multiple motor tics plus one or more vocal tics persisting for over a year.
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 F95.2
Clinicians often look up F95.2 using plain-language terms. This code maps to:
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code F95.2?
Tourette's disorder. Multiple motor tics plus one or more vocal tics persisting for over a year.
Is F95.2 a billable ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. F95.2 (Tourette's disorder) 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 F95.2?
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.