ICD-10-CM Diagnosis code F94.0

Selective mutism

Code Details

Body System Mental disorders
Chronic Condition Yes

Coding Guidelines for F94.0

F94.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM diagnosis code meaning 'Selective mutism'.

It is also suitable for:

  • Elective mutism

Separate Conditions Not Covered By F94.0

These conditions are is not covered by F94.0:

  • pervasive developmental disorders (F84.-)
  • schizophrenia (F20.-)
  • specific developmental disorders of speech and language (F80.-)
  • transient mutism as part of separation anxiety in young children (F93.0)

A patient may have both conditions at the same time, but both conditions must be coded separately.

Complications & Comorbid Conditions (CC/MCC) Rules for F94.0

F94.0 is not a CC or MCC.

DRG Mapping Rules for F94.0

Diagnostic codes are the first step in the DRG mapping process.

The patient's primary diagnostic code is the most important. Assuming the patient's primary diagnostic code is F94.0, look in the list below to see which MDC's "Assignment of Diagnosis Codes" is first. That is the MDC that the patient will be grouped into.

From there, check the subsections of the MDC listed. The patient will be mapped into the first subsection for which the treatment performed on the patient meet the listed requirements of that subsection.

DRG grouping rules are adjusted each year, so make sure to check the rules for the fiscal year of the patient's discharge date.

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