F07.0
Billable

Personality change due to known physiological condition

Billable / Specific Code

What is Personality change due to known physiological condition?

ICD-10-CM F07.0 is the diagnosis code for Personality change due to known physiological condition. This code falls under the section "Mental disorders due to known physiological conditions" 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
⛔ Excludes1
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for F07.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Frontal lobe syndrome
  • Limbic epilepsy personality syndrome
  • Lobotomy syndrome
  • Organic personality disorder
  • Organic pseudopsychopathic personality
  • Organic pseudoretarded personality
  • Postleucotomy syndrome

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as F07.0. They are mutually exclusive:

  • mild cognitive impairment (G31.84)
  • postconcussional syndrome (F07.81)
  • postencephalitic syndrome (F07.89)
  • signs and symptoms involving emotional state (R45.-)

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

The following conditions are not included in F07.0. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • specific personality disorder (F60.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where F07.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is F07.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, F07.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does F07.0 mean?

F07.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Personality change due to known physiological condition". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of F07.0?

The parent code of F07.0 is F07 ("Personality and behavioral disorders due to known physiological condition"). F07.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is F07.0 in?

F07.0 is located in Section F01-F09 — "Mental disorders due to known physiological conditions" within Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use F07.0?

Use F07.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Personality change due to known physiological condition" 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 Personality change due to known physiological condition?

The ICD-10-CM code for Personality change due to known physiological condition is F07.0.

Can F07.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, F07.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is F07.0 in?

F07.0 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from F07.0?

Type 1 Excludes for F07.0 include: mild cognitive impairment (G31.84); postconcussional syndrome (F07.81); postencephalitic syndrome (F07.89) and more.

Is F07.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, F07.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousF07Personality and behavioral disorders due to known physiological conditionNext →F07.8Other personality and behavioral disorders due to known physiological condition
Code Details
F07.0
Personality change due to known physiological condition
Billable / Specific Code
5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
F01-F09 — Mental disorders due to known physiological conditions
2026 ICD-10-CM