Introduction
ICD-10 codes play a vital role in mental health, behavioral health, and psychiatry practices. These codes help providers document diagnoses, bill insurance companies, and maintain accurate patient records. Given the complexity of mental health conditions and the evolving landscape of behavioral health care, having a reliable list of the most common ICD-10 codes is essential for psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and other behavioral health professionals.
As the demand for mental health services grows, accurate medical coding ensures proper reimbursement, minimizes claim denials, and supports treatment planning. A cloud-based EHR like DocVilla streamlines ICD-10 coding, automates documentation, and integrates behavioral health billing, making it easier for providers to focus on patient care instead of administrative work.
This guide provides an extensive list of common ICD-10 codes used in mental health, behavioral health, and psychiatry practices, along with strategies to enhance coding accuracy and efficiency.
1. Common ICD-10 Codes for Mental Health Conditions
Mental health providers treat a wide range of conditions that require specific ICD-10 codes for accurate documentation, treatment planning, and insurance billing.
A. Anxiety Disorders
- F41.1 – Generalized anxiety disorder
- F40.10 – Social anxiety disorder (social phobia), unspecified
- F41.0 – Panic disorder without agoraphobia
- F41.9 – Anxiety disorder, unspecified
- F40.00 – Agoraphobia, unspecified
B. Mood Disorders
- F32.9 – Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
- F33.9 – Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
- F34.1 – Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)
- F31.9 – Bipolar disorder, unspecified
- F31.4 – Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features
C. Psychotic Disorders
- F20.9 – Schizophrenia, unspecified
- F25.0 – Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
- F25.1 – Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
- F23 – Brief psychotic disorder
- F28 – Other psychotic disorder not due to a substance or known physiological condition
2. Common ICD-10 Codes for Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorders
Behavioral health conditions include substance use disorders, eating disorders, and impulse control disorders. Below are some commonly used ICD-10 codes in behavioral health settings.
A. Substance Use Disorders
- F10.20 – Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
- F11.20 – Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
- F12.20 – Cannabis dependence, uncomplicated
- F14.20 – Cocaine dependence, uncomplicated
- F15.20 – Amphetamine or other stimulant dependence, uncomplicated
B. Eating Disorders
- F50.2 – Bulimia nervosa
- F50.01 – Anorexia nervosa, restricting type
- F50.02 – Anorexia nervosa, binge-eating/purging type
- F50.8 – Other eating disorders
- F50.9 – Eating disorder, unspecified
C. Impulse Control and Conduct Disorders
- F91.3 – Oppositional defiant disorder
- F91.9 – Conduct disorder, unspecified
- F63.81 – Intermittent explosive disorder
- F63.3 – Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder)
- F42.9 – Obsessive-compulsive disorder, unspecified
3. Common ICD-10 Codes for Psychiatry and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
A. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- F90.0 – Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
- F90.1 – Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type
- F90.2 – Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
- F90.9 – Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified
B. Autism Spectrum Disorders
- F84.0 – Autism spectrum disorder
- F84.5 – Asperger’s syndrome
- F84.9 – Pervasive developmental disorder, unspecified
C. Personality Disorders
- F60.3 – Borderline personality disorder
- F60.2 – Antisocial personality disorder
- F60.5 – Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
- F60.81 – Narcissistic personality disorder
4. Improving ICD-10 Coding Accuracy with Cloud-Based EHR
A. Automated ICD-10 Code Selection
A cloud-based EHR like DocVilla helps mental health professionals:
- Automatically suggest the correct ICD-10 codes based on clinical documentation
- Reduce manual errors in coding and billing
- Speed up the claims process with AI-assisted validation
B. Real-Time Claim Validation and Compliance Checks
DocVilla’s built-in claim scrubbing tools prevent errors before claim submission, ensuring:
- Lower claim rejection rates
- Accurate reimbursement for mental health services
- Compliance with payer guidelines
C. Specialty-Specific Templates for Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
Pre-built templates within DocVilla’s EHR make it easier to:
- Document behavioral health evaluations
- Track psychiatric treatment progress
- Standardize assessments for ADHD, mood disorders, and substance use disorders
D. Integrated Mental Health Billing and Revenue Cycle Management
Billing for mental health services is different from other specialties due to therapy session durations, multiple payer requirements, and specific documentation needs. A comprehensive EHR like DocVilla simplifies:
- Automated session-based billing
- Tracking of prior authorizations
- Secure insurance claims management
5. Preparing for the Transition to ICD-11 in Mental Health Care
Although ICD-10 is the current standard, ICD-11 will bring further improvements to mental health coding by:
- Adding new diagnostic classifications for PTSD, gaming disorders, and personality disorders
- Improving the specificity of schizophrenia spectrum disorders
- Enhancing global standardization for mental health research and treatment
Using an EHR that supports automatic ICD-10 to ICD-11 updates will be crucial in the coming years.
Conclusion: Streamline Mental Health Coding with DocVilla
Accurate ICD-10 coding is essential for behavioral health practices, psychiatrists, and mental health professionals. A cloud-based EHR like DocVilla can:
- Automate ICD-10 code selection and validation
- Reduce errors in claim submissions and improve reimbursement rates
- Enhance workflow efficiency with pre-built mental health templates
- Ensure compliance with changing regulations, including ICD-11 transition
To see how DocVilla can improve your ICD-10 coding accuracy and billing efficiency, schedule a free demo today.