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F84 vs F90

F84 (Pervasive developmental disorders) 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 F84: “pervasive developmental disorders (F84.-)”

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

Side by side

F84Pervasive developmental disordersF90Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders
Billing statusNon-billable header

Report instead: F84.0, F84.2, F84.3, F84.5, F84.8

Non-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)
DefinitionPervasive developmental disorders is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (F84).Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (F90).
Includes
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