ICD-10-CM F43.21: Adjustment disorder with depressed mood

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for F43.21

Adjustment disorder with depressed mood

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About ICD-10-CM Code F43.21 (Adjustment disorder with depressed mood)

ICD-10-CM code F43.21 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 F43.21 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about F43.21 - Adjustment disorder with depressed mood. 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 Adjustment disorder with depressed mood.