F23
Billable

Brief psychotic disorder

Billable / Specific Code

What is Brief psychotic disorder?

ICD-10-CM F23 is the diagnosis code for Brief psychotic 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 F23

✅ This Code Includes

  • Paranoid reaction
  • Psychogenic paranoid psychosis

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

The following conditions are not included in F23. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • mood [affective] disorders with psychotic symptoms (F30.2, F31.2, F31.5, F31.64, F32.3, F33.3)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where F23 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is F23 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, F23 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does F23 mean?

F23 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Brief psychotic disorder". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is F23 in?

F23 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 F23?

Use F23 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Brief psychotic 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 Brief psychotic disorder?

The ICD-10-CM code for Brief psychotic disorder is F23.

Can F23 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, F23 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is F23 in?

F23 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is F23 valid for 2026?

Yes, F23 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
F23
Brief psychotic 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