F99
Billable

Mental disorder, not otherwise specified

Billable / Specific Code

What is Mental disorder, not otherwise specified?

ICD-10-CM F99 is the diagnosis code for Mental disorder, not otherwise specified. This code falls under the section "Unspecified mental disorder" 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 F99

✅ This Code Includes

  • Mental illness NOS

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as F99. They are mutually exclusive:

  • unspecified mental disorder due to known physiological condition (F09)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where F99 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeF99 — Mental disorder, not otherwise specified
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is F99 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, F99 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does F99 mean?

F99 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Mental disorder, not otherwise specified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is F99 in?

F99 is located in Section F99 — "Unspecified mental disorder" within Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use F99?

Use F99 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Mental disorder, not otherwise specified" 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 Mental disorder, not otherwise specified?

The ICD-10-CM code for Mental disorder, not otherwise specified is F99.

Can F99 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, F99 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is F99 in?

F99 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from F99?

Type 1 Excludes for F99 include: unspecified mental disorder due to known physiological condition (F09).

Is F99 valid for 2026?

Yes, F99 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
F99
Mental disorder, not otherwise specified
Billable / Specific Code
5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
F99 — Unspecified mental disorder
2026 ICD-10-CM