ICD-10-CM F94.1: Reactive attachment disorder of childhood

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for F94.1

Reactive attachment disorder of childhood

Coding Notes & Guidelines for F94.1

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • disinhibited attachment disorder of childhood (F94.2)
  • normal variation in pattern of selective attachment
Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • Asperger's syndrome (F84.5)
  • maltreatment syndromes (T74.-)
  • sexual or physical abuse in childhood, resulting in psychosocial problems (Z62.81-)
Use Additional Code

code to identify any associated failure to thrive or growth retardation

Parent Code (Less Specific):

F94 - Disorders of social functioning with onset specific to childhood and adolescence

About ICD-10-CM Code F94.1 (Reactive attachment disorder of childhood)

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

This page provides detailed information about F94.1 - Reactive attachment disorder of childhood. 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 Reactive attachment disorder of childhood.