F90

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders

FY2027Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders/F90–F98 Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

Non-billable headerNot valid on its own. Use one of the more specific codes under it.

F90 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code category for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders. Report a more specific code from it instead. It is part of the FY2027 code set, effective October 1, 2026. The more specific codes under it are F90.0 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type; F90.1 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive type; F90.2 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type; F90.8 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, other type and 1 more. Its coding notes include 5 Excludes2 entries.

Excludes2

Not included here. Both codes may be reported if the patient has both conditions.

This code
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
Inherited from Chapter 5 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

Includes

Further defines or gives examples of the content of the category.

This code
  • attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity
  • attention deficit syndrome with hyperactivity
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
Inherited from Chapter 5 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • disorders of psychological development

Notes

Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
Inherited from F90–F98 Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
  • Codes within categories F90-F98 may be used regardless of the age of a patient. These disorders generally have onset within the childhood or adolescent years, but may continue throughout life or not be diagnosed until adulthood

More specific codes under F90 5