F84.3
Billable

Other childhood disintegrative disorder

Billable / Specific Code

What is Other childhood disintegrative disorder?

ICD-10-CM F84.3 is the diagnosis code for Other childhood disintegrative disorder. This code falls under the section "Pervasive and specific developmental 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
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for F84.3

✅ This Code Includes

  • Dementia infantilis
  • Disintegrative psychosis
  • Heller's syndrome
  • Symbiotic psychosis

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as F84.3. They are mutually exclusive:

  • Asperger's syndrome (F84.5)
  • Autistic disorder (F84.0)
  • Rett's syndrome (F84.2)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where F84.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is F84.3 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, F84.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does F84.3 mean?

F84.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other childhood disintegrative disorder". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of F84.3?

The parent code of F84.3 is F84 ("Pervasive developmental disorders"). F84.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is F84.3 in?

F84.3 is located in Section F80-F89 — "Pervasive and specific developmental disorders" within Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use F84.3?

Use F84.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other childhood disintegrative 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 Other childhood disintegrative disorder?

The ICD-10-CM code for Other childhood disintegrative disorder is F84.3.

Can F84.3 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, F84.3 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is F84.3 in?

F84.3 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from F84.3?

Type 1 Excludes for F84.3 include: Asperger's syndrome (F84.5); Autistic disorder (F84.0); Rett's syndrome (F84.2).

Is F84.3 valid for 2026?

Yes, F84.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousF84.2Rett's syndromeNext →F84.5Asperger's syndrome
Code Details
F84.3
Other childhood disintegrative disorder
Billable / Specific Code
5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
F80-F89 — Pervasive and specific developmental disorders
2026 ICD-10-CM