F43.2 vs F93.0
F43.2 (Adjustment disorders) compared with F93.0 (Separation anxiety disorder of childhood), 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. F43.2 carries an Excludes2 note covering F93.0: “separation anxiety disorder of childhood (F93.0)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| F43.2Adjustment disorders | F93.0Separation anxiety disorder of childhood | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | F01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99) | F01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99) |
| Definition | Adjustment disorders is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (F43.2). | Separation anxiety disorder of childhood is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (F93.0). |
| Includes | Culture shock Grief reaction Hospitalism in children | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources