F43.2
Non-Billable

Adjustment disorders

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Adjustment disorders?

ICD-10-CM F43.2 is the diagnosis code for Adjustment disorders. 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 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.

💡 Inclusions
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for F43.2

✅ This Code Includes

  • Culture shock
  • Grief reaction
  • Hospitalism in children

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

The following conditions are not included in F43.2. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • separation anxiety disorder of childhood (F93.0)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where F43.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 7 entries
F43.20Adjustment disorder, unspecifiedBillableF43.21Adjustment disorder with depressed moodBillableF43.22Adjustment disorder with anxietyBillableF43.23Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed moodBillableF43.24Adjustment disorder with disturbance of conductBillableF43.25Adjustment disorder with mixed disturbance of emotions and conductBillableF43.29Adjustment disorder with other symptomsBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is F43.2 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, F43.2 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does F43.2 mean?

F43.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Adjustment disorders". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of F43.2?

The parent code of F43.2 is F43 ("Reaction to severe stress, and adjustment disorders"). F43.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is F43.2 in?

F43.2 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.

What are the sub-codes of F43.2?

F43.2 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: F43.20, F43.21, F43.22, F43.23, F43.24 and more.

When should I use F43.2?

Use F43.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Adjustment 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 Adjustment disorders?

The ICD-10-CM code for Adjustment disorders is F43.2.

Can F43.2 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, F43.2 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is F43.2 in?

F43.2 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is F43.2 valid for 2026?

Yes, F43.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousF43.12Post-traumatic stress disorder, chronicNext →F43.20Adjustment disorder, unspecified
Code Details
F43.2
Adjustment disorders
Non-Billable / Non-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