F22 vs F23
F22 (Delusional disorders) compared with F23 (Brief psychotic disorder), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. F22 carries an Excludes2 note covering F23: “paranoid psychosis, psychogenic (F23)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Yes, when both are documented. F22 carries an Excludes2 note covering F23: “paranoid reaction (F23)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| F22Delusional disorders | F23Brief psychotic disorder | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | F01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99) | F01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99) |
| Definition | Delusional disorders is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (F22). | Brief psychotic disorder is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (F23). |
| Includes | Delusional dysmorphophobia Involutional paranoid state Paranoia Paranoia querulans | Paranoid reaction Psychogenic paranoid psychosis |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources