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F94.0

Billable

Selective mutism

F94.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Selective mutism. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
F01-F99
Parent
F94
Edition
FY2026

F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

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.

Includes

  • •Elective mutism

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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F94.0?
F94.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Selective mutism". It falls under F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
Is F94.0 a billable code?
Yes — F94.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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