F94

Non-billable

Disorders of social functioning with onset specific to childhood and adolescence

F94 is the ICD-10-CM code for Disorders of social functioning with onset specific to childhood and adolescence. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as F94.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
F01-F99
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

A somewhat heterogeneous group of disorders that have in common abnormalities in social functioning which begin during the developmental period, but which (unlike the pervasive developmental disorders) are not primarily characterized by an apparently constitutional social incapacity or deficit that pervades all areas of functioning. In many instances, serious environmental distortions or privations probably play a crucial role in etiology.

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

It's important to recognize and treat mental illnesses in children early on. Once mental illness develops, it becomes a regular part of your child's behavior. This makes it more difficult to treat. But it's not always easy to know when your child has a serious problem. Everyday stresses can cause changes in your child's behavior. For example, getting a new brother or sister or going to a new school may cause a child…

Read more about Child Mental Health at MedlinePlus ↗

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F94?
F94 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Disorders of social functioning with onset specific to childhood and adolescence". It falls under F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
Is F94 a billable code?
No — F94 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as F94.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of F94?
F94 has 5 more specific child codes, including F94.0, F94.1, F94.2.

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

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