ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for F42.4
Excoriation (skin-picking) disorder
Coding Notes & Guidelines for F42.4
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- factitial dermatitis (L98.1)
- other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in early childhood and adolescence (F98.8)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code F42.4 (Excoriation)
ICD-10-CM code F42.4 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM F42.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about F42.4 - Excoriation (skin-picking) disorder. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Excoriation.