ICD Code F84.9

ICD code F84.9 is pervasive developmental disorder, unspecified, which refers to a developmental condition characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication, and behavior, but without a more specific diagnosis such as autism or Asperger’s syndrome.

1. Presence of significant and persistent impairment in social interaction

2. Marked difficulties in verbal and nonverbal communication

3. Restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, or activities

4. Onset of symptoms typically recognized in early childhood

5. Symptoms cause clinically significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning

6. Does not meet full criteria for any specific pervasive developmental disorder (such as autistic disorder, Rett’s disorder, or childhood disintegrative disorder)

7. Symptoms are not better explained by another mental disorder or medical condition

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code F84.9 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)

- 96112 (Developmental test administration, first hour)

- 96113 (Developmental test administration, each additional 30 minutes)

- 97153 (Adaptive behavior treatment by protocol, per 15 minutes)

- 97154 (Group adaptive behavior treatment, per 15 minutes)

- 97155 (Adaptive behavior treatment with protocol modification, per 15 minutes)

- 97156 (Family adaptive behavior treatment guidance, per 15 minutes)

- 96116 (Neurobehavioral status exam, first hour)

- 96121 (Neurobehavioral status exam, each additional hour)

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