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F42.4

Billable

Excoriation (skin-picking) disorder

F42.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Excoriation (skin-picking) disorder. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
F01-F99
Parent
F42
Edition
FY2026

F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F42.4?
F42.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Excoriation (skin-picking) disorder". It falls under F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
Is F42.4 a billable code?
Yes — F42.4 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from 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).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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