F09
Billable

Unspecified mental disorder due to known physiological condition

Billable / Specific Code

What is Unspecified mental disorder due to known physiological condition?

ICD-10-CM F09 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified mental disorder 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

Coding Guidelines for F09

✅ This Code Includes

  • Mental disorder NOS due to known physiological condition
  • Organic brain syndrome NOS
  • Organic mental disorder NOS
  • Organic psychosis NOS
  • Symptomatic psychosis NOS

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as F09. They are mutually exclusive:

  • mild neurocognitive disorder due to known physiological condition (F06.7-)
  • psychosis NOS (F29)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where F09 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeF09 — Unspecified mental disorder due to known physiological condition
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is F09 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, F09 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does F09 mean?

F09 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified mental disorder due to known physiological condition". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is F09 in?

F09 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 F09?

Use F09 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified mental disorder 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 Unspecified mental disorder due to known physiological condition?

The ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified mental disorder due to known physiological condition is F09.

Can F09 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, F09 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is F09 in?

F09 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from F09?

Type 1 Excludes for F09 include: mild neurocognitive disorder due to known physiological condition (F06.7-); psychosis NOS (F29).

Is F09 valid for 2026?

Yes, F09 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

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Code Details
F09
Unspecified mental disorder 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