Autism ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Autism 

Here’s a list of the ICD-10 codes you can use to bill and code for autism and other disorders that fall within the autism spectrum:

• F84.0: Autistic disorder
• F84.5: Asperger’s syndrome
• F84.8: Other pervasive developmental disorders
• F84.9: Pervasive developmental disorder, unspecified

Which Autism ICD codes are Billable: 

Yes, all of the Autism ICD codes mentioned above are billable. 

Clinical Information

• Autism, also known as Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a group of neurodevelopmental conditions that causes a person to experience problems with interaction/social communication, have repetitive behaviors, and restricted interests. 
• Symptoms of autism are communication issues, stimming, seizures, unusual emotional reactions/eating habits, sleep patterns, hyperactive/impulsive behaviors, and restricted/repetitive patterns of activities/behaviors. 
• Those at risk of being born with autism have a family history of autism, have low birth weight, have genetic mutations/disorders, are born to older parents, or are exposed to toxins/heavy metals/viral infections/certain medications. 
• Diagnosis of autism involves tests, examinations, genetic tests, and screenings. 
• Different types of therapies are usually the treatment for autism. 

Synonyms Include:

• Autistic disorder
• Autistic disorder of childhood onset
• High-functioning autism
• Infantile autism
• Mental disorder in infancy