F21
Billable

Schizotypal disorder

Billable / Specific Code

What is Schizotypal disorder?

ICD-10-CM F21 is the diagnosis code for Schizotypal disorder. This code falls under the section "Schizophrenia, schizotypal, delusional, and other non-mood psychotic disorders" within Chapter 5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for F21

✅ This Code Includes

  • Borderline schizophrenia
  • Latent schizophrenia
  • Latent schizophrenic reaction
  • Prepsychotic schizophrenia
  • Prodromal schizophrenia
  • Pseudoneurotic schizophrenia
  • Pseudopsychopathic schizophrenia
  • Schizotypal personality disorder

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in F21. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • Asperger's syndrome (F84.5)
  • schizoid personality disorder (F60.1)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where F21 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is F21 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, F21 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does F21 mean?

F21 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Schizotypal disorder". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is F21 in?

F21 is located in Section F20-F29 — "Schizophrenia, schizotypal, delusional, and other non-mood psychotic disorders" within Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use F21?

Use F21 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Schizotypal disorder" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Schizotypal disorder?

The ICD-10-CM code for Schizotypal disorder is F21.

Can F21 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, F21 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is F21 in?

F21 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is F21 valid for 2026?

Yes, F21 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
F21
Schizotypal disorder
Billable / Specific Code
5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
F20-F29 — Schizophrenia, schizotypal, delusional, and other non-mood psychotic disorders
2026 ICD-10-CM