F22

Delusional disorders

Persistent delusional disorders involve fixed, false beliefs despite evidence to the contrary, significantly impacting daily functioning.

ICD code:

F22

Range:

F20-F29

Category:

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

Subcategory:

Schizophrenia, schizotypal, delusional, and other non-mood psychotic disorders

To what category of health conditions does the ICD code F22 Delusional disorders apply?

Delusional disorders

What are the instruction guides for coding priority for ICD code F22?

Code first the underlying physiological condition, if applicable, such as: - neurodevelopmental disorder (F84.-)

What disorders are encompassed within ICD code F22?

Persistent false beliefs (delusions)

Clinical Information

Delusional disorders involve persistent false beliefs (delusions) that are not due to another mental health condition. These beliefs may be bizarre or implausible but are held with conviction. Delusional disorders can impact daily functioning and may require treatment.