F84.3 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Other childhood disintegrative disorder for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Use additional:
  • code to identify any associated neurological condition.

Type 1 excludes for F84.3 ICD 10 code
  • Asperger's syndrome (F84.5)
  • Autistic disorder (F84.0)
  • Rett's syndrome (F84.2)

Terms applicables to F84.3 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to F84.3 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

F84.3 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about F84.3 ICD 10 code

It's important to recognize and treat mental illnesses in children early on. Once mental illness develops, it becomes a regular part of your child's behavior. This makes it more difficult to treat.

But it's not always easy to know when your child has a serious problem. Everyday stresses can cause changes in your child's behavior. For example, getting a new brother or sister or going to a new school may cause a child to temporarily act out. Warning signs that it might be a more serious problem include:

  • Problems in more than one setting (at school, at home, with peers)
  • Changes in appetite or sleep
  • Social withdrawal or fear of things he or she did not used to be not afraid of
  • Returning to behaviors more common in younger children, such as bedwetting
  • Signs of being upset, such as sadness or tearfulness
  • Signs of self-destructive behavior, such as head-banging or suddenly getting hurt often
  • Repeated thoughts of death

To diagnose mental health problems, the doctor or mental health specialist looks at your child's signs and symptoms, medical history, and family history. Treatments include medicines and talk therapy.

NIH: National Institute of Mental Health

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