To what category of health conditions does the F22 ICD Code: Persistent 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.
Additional Codes may apply
F22.8: Other persistent delusional disorders - Other specified subtypes or presentations of persistent delusional disorder.