F44.2
Billable

Dissociative stupor

Billable / Specific Code

What is Dissociative stupor?

ICD-10-CM F44.2 is the diagnosis code for Dissociative stupor. This code falls under the section "Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform and other nonpsychotic mental 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.

⛔ Excludes1
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for F44.2

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as F44.2. They are mutually exclusive:

  • catatonic stupor (R40.1)
  • stupor NOS (R40.1)

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

The following conditions are not included in F44.2. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • catatonic disorder due to known physiological condition (F06.1)
  • depressive stupor (F32, F33)
  • manic stupor (F30, F31)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where F44.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is F44.2 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, F44.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does F44.2 mean?

F44.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Dissociative stupor". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of F44.2?

The parent code of F44.2 is F44 ("Dissociative and conversion disorders"). F44.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is F44.2 in?

F44.2 is located in Section F40-F48 — "Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform and other nonpsychotic mental disorders" within Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use F44.2?

Use F44.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Dissociative stupor" 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 Dissociative stupor?

The ICD-10-CM code for Dissociative stupor is F44.2.

Can F44.2 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, F44.2 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is F44.2 in?

F44.2 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from F44.2?

Type 1 Excludes for F44.2 include: catatonic stupor (R40.1); stupor NOS (R40.1).

Is F44.2 valid for 2026?

Yes, F44.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

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Code Details
F44.2
Dissociative stupor
Billable / Specific Code
5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
F40-F48 — Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform and other nonpsychotic mental disorders
2026 ICD-10-CM