F84.5 vs F94.1
F84.5 (Asperger's syndrome) compared with F94.1 (Reactive attachment 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. F94.1 carries an Excludes2 note covering F84.5: “Asperger's syndrome (F84.5)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| F84.5Asperger's syndrome | F94.1Reactive attachment disorder of childhood | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | F01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99) | F01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99) |
| Definition | Asperger's syndrome is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (F84.5). | Reactive attachment disorder of childhood is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (F94.1). |
| Includes | Asperger's disorder Autistic psychopathy Schizoid disorder of childhood | — |
| Use additional code | — | code to identify any associated failure to thrive or growth retardation |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources