F25
Non-Billable

Schizoaffective disorders

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Schizoaffective disorders?

ICD-10-CM F25 is the diagnosis code for Schizoaffective disorders. 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for F25

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as F25. They are mutually exclusive:

  • mood [affective] disorders with psychotic symptoms (F30.2, F31.2, F31.5, F31.64, F32.3, F33.3)
  • schizophrenia (F20.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where F25 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 4 entries
F25.0Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar typeBillableF25.1Schizoaffective disorder, depressive typeBillableF25.8Other schizoaffective disordersBillableF25.9Schizoaffective disorder, unspecifiedBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is F25 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, F25 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does F25 mean?

F25 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Schizoaffective disorders". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is F25 in?

F25 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.

What are the sub-codes of F25?

F25 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: F25.0, F25.1, F25.8, F25.9.

When should I use F25?

Use F25 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Schizoaffective disorders" 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 Schizoaffective disorders?

The ICD-10-CM code for Schizoaffective disorders is F25.

Can F25 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, F25 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is F25 in?

F25 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from F25?

Type 1 Excludes for F25 include: mood [affective] disorders with psychotic symptoms (F30.2, F31.2, F31.5, F31.64, F32.3, F33.3); schizophrenia (F20.-).

Is F25 valid for 2026?

Yes, F25 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
F25
Schizoaffective disorders
Non-Billable / Non-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