{"id":9123,"date":"2026-10-21T13:27:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T13:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vozohealth.com\/blog\/?p=9123"},"modified":"2026-10-21T13:27:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T13:27:29","slug":"icd-10-codes-for-adjustment-disorders-all-7-codes-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vozohealth.com\/blog\/icd-10-codes-for-adjustment-disorders-all-7-codes-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"ICD-10 Codes for Adjustment Disorders: All 7 Codes Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The ICD-10-CM codes for adjustment disorders fall under F43.2, with seven specific diagnosis codes ranging from F43.20 to F43.29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These codes identify different clinical presentations, including anxiety, depressed mood, conduct disturbances, and mixed symptoms. As with other ICD-10 codes for common mental health conditions, the correct code depends on the clinician’s documented diagnosis and supporting clinical documentation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are the ICD-10 Codes for Adjustment Disorders?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

F43.2 is not billable. For claims reporting, select one of the seven specific codes supported by the documented diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Complete Adjustment Disorder ICD-10 Code List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
ICD-10 Code<\/strong><\/td>Official Description<\/strong><\/td>Billable<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
F43.20<\/td>Adjustment disorder, unspecified<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
F43.21<\/td>Adjustment disorder with depressed mood<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
F43.22<\/td>Adjustment disorder with anxiety<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
F43.23<\/td>Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
F43.24<\/td>Adjustment disorder with disturbance of conduct<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
F43.25<\/td>Adjustment disorder with mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
F43.29<\/td>Adjustment disorder with other symptoms<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

These seven codes are included in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM classification, effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the Seven Adjustment Disorder ICD-10 Codes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

F43.20 – Adjustment Disorder, Unspecified<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

F43.20 applies when adjustment disorder has been diagnosed, but the clinician has not specified a subtype.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example: A patient experiences emotional distress and difficulty functioning after relocating. The clinician documents adjustment disorder without identifying a particular subtype.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

F43.21 – Adjustment Disorder With Depressed Mood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

F43.21 identifies adjustment disorder in which depressed mood is the specified presentation. Symptoms may include sadness, tearfulness, and hopelessness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example:<\/strong> Following a divorce, a patient develops persistent sadness and difficulty managing daily responsibilities. The clinician diagnoses adjustment disorder with depressed mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

F43.22 – Adjustment Disorder With Anxiety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

F43.22 identifies adjustment disorder with anxiety. Patients may experience significant worry, nervousness, tension, or difficulty concentrating in response to an identifiable stressor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example:<\/strong> After an unexpected job loss, a patient develops persistent financial worries and difficulty sleeping. Clinical assessment establishes the anxiety subtype.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

F43.23 – Adjustment Disorder With Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

F43.23 applies when both anxiety and depressed mood characterize the diagnosed adjustment disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example:<\/strong> Following a relationship separation, a patient experiences persistent worry, sadness, tearfulness, and difficulty completing daily activities. Both emotional presentations are documented in the diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

F43.24 – Adjustment Disorder With Disturbance of Conduct<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

F43.24 identifies adjustment disorder involving a disturbance of conduct, such as aggression or significant rule-breaking behavior associated with a stressor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example:<\/strong> Following a family disruption, an adolescent becomes aggressive and repeatedly violates school rules. Clinical evaluation establishes the conduct-disturbance subtype. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

F43.25 – Adjustment Disorder With Mixed Disturbance of Emotions and Conduct<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

F43.25 identifies adjustment disorder involving both emotional symptoms and behavioral disturbances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example:<\/strong> After parental separation, an adolescent experiences persistent sadness, anxiety, aggression, and repeated school absences. Both emotional and conduct disturbances are documented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The distinction from F43.23 is the documented disturbance of conduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

F43.29 – Adjustment Disorder With Other Symptoms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

F43.29 applies when the clinician documents an adjustment disorder presentation that does not fit the named subtypes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike F43.20, which is used when the subtype is unspecified, F43.29 requires a documented other-symptoms presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Select the Correct Adjustment Disorder ICD-10 Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Code selection should follow the clinician’s established diagnosis rather than a coder’s independent interpretation of symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before assigning an adjustment disorder code:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Confirm the diagnosis:<\/strong> Verify that the clinician has established adjustment disorder after clinical assessment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Identify the subtype:<\/strong> Review whether the diagnosis specifies anxiety, depressed mood, conduct disturbance, mixed symptoms, or another presentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Match the code:<\/strong> Select the most specific ICD-10-CM code supported by the documentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Clarify documentation:<\/strong> Query the clinician when the subtype is ambiguous, conflicting, or inadequately documented.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    For related diagnoses, see our ICD-10 codes for common mental health conditions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Diagnostic Criteria Relevant to Adjustment Disorder Coding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Under DSM-5-TR criteria, adjustment disorder involves clinically significant emotional or behavioral symptoms associated with an identifiable stressor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The assessment considers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n