F44.4
Billable

Conversion disorder with motor symptom or deficit

Billable / Specific Code

What is Conversion disorder with motor symptom or deficit?

ICD-10-CM F44.4 is the diagnosis code for Conversion disorder with motor symptom or deficit. 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.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for F44.4

✅ This Code Includes

  • Conversion disorder with abnormal movement
  • Conversion disorder with speech symptoms
  • Conversion disorder with swallowing symptoms
  • Conversion disorder with weakness/paralysis
  • Dissociative motor disorders
  • Psychogenic aphonia
  • Psychogenic dysphonia

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where F44.4 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is F44.4 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, F44.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does F44.4 mean?

F44.4 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Conversion disorder with motor symptom or deficit". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of F44.4?

The parent code of F44.4 is F44 ("Dissociative and conversion disorders"). F44.4 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is F44.4 in?

F44.4 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 F44.4?

Use F44.4 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Conversion disorder with motor symptom or deficit" 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 Conversion disorder with motor symptom or deficit?

The ICD-10-CM code for Conversion disorder with motor symptom or deficit is F44.4.

Can F44.4 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, F44.4 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is F44.4 in?

F44.4 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is F44.4 valid for 2026?

Yes, F44.4 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
F44.4
Conversion disorder with motor symptom or deficit
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