ICD-10-CM code · FY2027

F94.0 Selective mutism

BillableValid for claims as a specific diagnosis code

About F94.0

Code
F94.0
Billable
Yes
Short description
Selective mutism
Category
F94 Disorders of social functioning with onset specific to childhood and adolescence
Block
F90-F98 Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
Chapter
5 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
Code set
FY2027, October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
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Coding notes for F94.0

Applicable to Other names for conditions reported with this code.

  • Elective mutism

Excludes2 Not part of this condition, but a patient can have both: report both codes when both apply.

  • 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)
Block F90-F98 notes (apply to every code in it)

Note

  • Codes within categories F90-F98 may be used regardless of the age of a patient. These disorders generally have onset within the childhood or adolescent years, but may continue throughout life or not be diagnosed until adulthood
Chapter 5 notes (apply to every code in it)

Includes Conditions this code covers.

  • disorders of psychological development

Excludes2 Not part of this condition, but a patient can have both: report both codes when both apply.

  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

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ICD-10-CM FY2027 code set, as published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and CMS, effective October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. Codes, titles and notes are shown as published. Check payer rules and the official guidelines before billing. This page is not medical advice.