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F39 vs F90

F39 (Unspecified mood [affective] disorder) compared with F90 (Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders), 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. F90 carries an Excludes2 note covering F39: “mood [affective] disorders (F30-F39)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

F39Unspecified mood [affective] disorderF90Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders
Billing statusBillableNon-billable header

Report instead: F90.0, F90.1, F90.2, F90.8, F90.9

ClassificationF01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99)F01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99)
DefinitionUnspecified mood [affective] disorder is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (F39).Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (F90).
Includes
Affective psychosis NOS
attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity
attention deficit syndrome with hyperactivity

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources