F43.29 – Adjustment disorder with other symptoms

M50.13 Diagnosis Code: Adjustment Disorder With Other Symptoms

• F43.29 is the ICD-10-CM code used to denote Adjustment Disorder with Other Symptoms.
• Adjustment Disorder is a stress-related condition where a person has trouble coping with a specific life event, resulting in emotional or behavioral symptoms.
• This event could range from a significant life change such as a job loss, divorce, or death of a loved one to a catastrophic event like a natural disaster.
• The "Other Symptoms" specification implies that the symptoms don't fall into traditional categories like disturbance of conduct or mixed disturbance of emotions and behavior.

Is F43.29 Billable?

Yes, F43.29 is a billable code. This means it can be used in a medical claim for insurance reimbursement. However, the code must be used precisely for Adjustment Disorders with Other Symptoms to ensure accurate billing.

Clinical Information

• Adjustment Disorders are typically acute and are often resolved within six months.
• The severity and manifestation of symptoms can vary from person to person but generally are more severe than expected.
• The individual might exhibit symptoms like sadness, worry, insomnia, and difficulty concentrating.
• Sometimes, the disorder may persist if the stressor or its consequences continue.

Synonyms Include:

• Adjustment reaction with unspecified type of symptoms
• Stress response syndrome

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
• F43.24 - Adjustment disorder with disturbance of conduct
• F43.25 - Adjustment disorder with mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct
• F43.8 - Other reactions to severe stress
• F43.9 - Reaction to severe stress, unspecified