F43.11 – Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Acute

F43.11 Diagnosis Code: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Acute

• F43.11 is the ICD-10-CM code for diagnosing acute post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• This code represents PTSD cases where symptoms emerge immediately following a traumatic event and last for a short duration, typically under six months.
• Symptoms include intense distress, nightmares, flashbacks, and avoidance behaviors related to the traumatic event.
• This code is essential for accurately diagnosing and treating patients suffering from the acute symptoms of PTSD.
• Early detection and treatment can help prevent the progression of chronic PTSD.

Is F43.11 Billable?

Yes, F43.11 is a billable code. This code can indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, supporting the medical necessity for the treatment or procedure provided.

Clinical Information

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that can occur after experiencing a traumatic event such as war, natural disasters, accidents, or personal assault.
• Acute PTSD refers to cases where symptoms emerge immediately following the event and last briefly (up to six months).
• Symptoms include nightmares or flashbacks of the event, intense distress when reminded of the trauma, emotional numbness, irritability, difficulty sleeping, and avoidance of anything that reminds them.
• If left untreated, acute PTSD can progress to chronic PTSD, which involves long-lasting and more severe symptoms.
• Treatment usually involves cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and sometimes medication.

Synonyms Include

• Acute Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• PTSD, Acute
• Acute PTSD
• Acute Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Short-Term PTSD

Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

• F43.10 - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Unspecified
• F43.12 - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Chronic
• F43.8 - Other reactions to severe stress
• F43.9 - Reaction to severe stress, unspecified
• F43.0 - Acute stress reaction
• F43.20 - Adjustment disorder, unspecified
• F43.21 - Adjustment disorder with depressed mood
• F43.22 - Adjustment disorder with anxiety