To what category of health conditions does the ICD code F20 Schizophrenia apply?

Schizophrenia

What are the instruction guides for coding priority for ICD code F20?

Code first the underlying physiological condition, if applicable, such as: - organic catatonic disorder (F06.1) - mood disorder (F30.-, F31.-, F32.-, F33.-) - neurodevelopmental disorder (F84.-)

What disorders are encompassed within ICD code F20?

Hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, catatonic behavior, negative symptoms such as reduced emotional expression or avolition

Clinical Information

Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thinking, perception, emotions, and behavior. It often includes delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and cognitive impairment. Symptoms typically emerge in young adulthood and can impair daily functioning.

Additional Codes may apply