ICD-10-CM F94: Disorders of social functioning with onset specific to childhood and adolescence

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for F94

Disorders of social functioning with onset specific to childhood and adolescence

Coding Notes & Guidelines for F94

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • disinhibited attachment disorder of childhood (F94.2)
  • normal variation in pattern of selective attachment
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

reactive attachment disorder of childhood (F94.1)

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • pervasive developmental disorders (F84.-)
  • schizophrenia (F20.-)
  • specific developmental disorders of speech and language (F80.-)
  • transient mutism as part of separation anxiety in young children (F93.0)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • Asperger's syndrome (F84.5)
  • maltreatment syndromes (T74.-)
  • sexual or physical abuse in childhood, resulting in psychosocial problems (Z62.81-)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • Asperger's syndrome (F84.5)
  • attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders (F90.-)
  • hospitalism in children (F43.2-)
Use Additional Code

code to identify any associated failure to thrive or growth retardation

Inclusion Terms

Elective mutism

Inclusion Terms
  • Affectionless psychopathy
  • Institutional syndrome

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for F94):

F94.0 - Selective mutism F94.1 - Reactive attachment disorder of childhood F94.2 - Disinhibited attachment disorder of childhood F94.8 - Other childhood disorders of social functioning F94.9 - Childhood disorder of social functioning, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code F94 (Disorders of social functioning with onset specific to childhood and adolescence)

ICD-10-CM code F94 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 F94 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about F94 - Disorders of social functioning with onset specific to childhood and adolescence. 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 Disorders of social functioning with onset specific to childhood and adolescence.