To what category of health conditions does the F21 ICD Code: Schizotypal Disorder apply?
Schizotypal disorder
What are the instruction guides for coding priority for ICD code F21?
Code first the underlying physiological condition, if applicable, such as:
- neurodevelopmental disorder (F84.-)
What disorders are encompassed within ICD code F21?
Eccentric behavior, odd beliefs or magical thinking, unusual perceptual experiences, difficulties in forming close relationships
Clinical Information
Schizotypal disorder is characterized by eccentric behavior, odd beliefs or magical thinking, unusual perceptual experiences, and difficulties in forming close relationships. It is often seen as a milder form of schizophrenia and may lead to social isolation.
Additional Codes may apply
F21.1: Chronic schizotypal disorder - Persistent or long-standing schizotypal traits.
F21.9: Schizotypal disorder, unspecified - Schizotypal disorder without further specification of subtype.
