ICD-10 Code F43.10: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified
Mental and behavioural disorders
ICD-10 code F43.10 identifies post-traumatic stress disorder without specification of acute or chronic course.
Coding guidance
The F43.1 subcategory distinguishes acute (F43.11) and chronic (F43.12) PTSD from unspecified (F43.10).
Requires exposure to a traumatic event with characteristic re-experiencing, avoidance and hyperarousal symptoms.
Duration of symptoms determines whether acute or chronic specification applies.
Documentation and specificity notes
- Document symptom duration to support acute or chronic specification.
- Record the traumatic exposure and characteristic symptom clusters.
- Supports authorization for trauma-focused therapy modalities.
Related codes
This page provides a general summary for educational purposes and is not a substitute for the official ICD-10-CM code set, the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, or payer policy. Code sets are updated annually, verify against the current official release before billing.
FAQ
ICD-10 F43.10, frequently asked questions questions
- What is ICD-10 code F43.10?
- ICD-10 code F43.10 identifies post-traumatic stress disorder without specification of acute or chronic course.
- Is F43.10 a billable ICD-10 code?
- Yes. F43.10 is a billable and specific ICD-10-CM code that may be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes, provided documentation supports it.
- What documentation supports F43.10?
- Document symptom duration to support acute or chronic specification. Record the traumatic exposure and characteristic symptom clusters. Supports authorization for trauma-focused therapy modalities.
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