ICD Code F43.2

ICD code F43.2 is adjustment disorders, which are emotional or behavioral responses to a stressful event or change in a person’s life that are considered excessive or impair daily functioning.

1. Exposure to one or more traumatic events involving actual or threatened death, serious injury, or threat to physical integrity

2. Persistent re-experiencing of the traumatic event through intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares

3. Avoidance of stimuli associated with the trauma and numbing of general responsiveness

4. Persistent symptoms of increased arousal such as difficulty sleeping, irritability, hypervigilance, or exaggerated startle response

5. Duration of symptoms lasting more than one month

6. Significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code F43.2 include:

- 90791 (Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation)

- 90832 (Psychotherapy, 30 minutes with patient)

- 90834 (Psychotherapy, 45 minutes with patient)

- 90837 (Psychotherapy, 60 minutes with patient)

- 90846 (Family psychotherapy, without patient present)

- 90847 (Family psychotherapy, with patient present)

- 90853 (Group psychotherapy)

- 99201–99215 (Evaluation and management services, depending on setting and complexity)

- 96130–96133 (Psychological testing and evaluation)

- 96136–96139 (Neuropsychological testing and evaluation)

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