F93Header code — not billable

Emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood

Chapter
5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
Category
F93
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category F93

F93.0Separation anxiety disorder of childhoodYesF93.8Other childhood emotional disordersYesF93.9Childhood emotional disorder, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F93?

F93 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood.

Is F93 a billable code?

No. F93 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is F93 in?

F93 falls under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.

When did F93 become effective?

F93 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to F93?

F93 belongs to category F93, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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