F43.24 – Adjustment Disorder With Disturbance of Conduct

F43.24 Diagnosis Code: Adjustment Disorder With Disturbance of Conduct

• The ICD-10-CM code F43.24 refers to Adjustment Disorder with Disturbance of Conduct.
• This disorder is characterized by emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to an identifiable stressor(s).
• Symptoms, which occur within three months of the onset of the stressor(s), are significant and out of proportion to the severity or intensity of the stressor.
• Behavioral symptoms include violating societal norms or the rights of others, such as truancy, vandalism, or reckless driving.
• The condition tends to cause significant distress and impairs social, occupational, or other essential areas of functioning.

Is F43.24 Billable?

Yes, F43.24 is a billable code. This means it can be used in medical coding and billing to reimburse medical services related to Adjustment Disorder with Disturbance of Conduct.

Clinical Information

• Adjustment Disorder with Disturbance of Conduct can occur at any age but is more common in adolescents and young adults.
• Stressors may be single events (e.g., losing a loved one) or continuous (e.g., ongoing marital discord).
• The duration of the condition varies but is typically limited (no longer than six months) unless the stressor persists.
• Therapy is often effective, including cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, or psychodynamic approaches.
• Medication is not typically the primary treatment but may be used for associated conditions such as depression or anxiety.

Synonyms Include

• Adjustment reaction with disturbance of conduct
• Adjustment disorder with misbehavior
• Adjustment disorder with conduct disturbance
• Disorder of conduct, adjustment
• Adjustment reaction with misconduct

Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Adjustment Disorder

• F43.20: Adjustment disorder, unspecified
• F43.21: Adjustment disorder with depressed mood
• F43.22: Adjustment disorder with anxiety
• F43.23: Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood
• F43.25: Adjustment disorder with mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct
• F43.29: Adjustment disorder with other symptoms