F43 ICD Code: Reaction to Severe Stress, and Adjustment Disorders

To what category of health conditions does the F43 ICD Code: Reaction to Severe Stress, and Adjustment Disorders apply?

Reaction to severe stress, and adjustment disorders.

What are the instruction guides for coding priority for ICD code F43?

Underlying physical condition, if applicable, such as medical condition causing the stress reaction or adjustment disorder.

What disorders are encompassed within ICD code F43?

Acute stress reaction, post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorders, other reactions to severe stress.

Clinical Information

Reaction to severe stress and adjustment disorders are characterized by maladaptive reactions to identifiable stressors, resulting in emotional or behavioral symptoms that cause significant distress or impairment. Symptoms may include intrusive thoughts, avoidance behaviors, negative alterations in mood, and heightened arousal.

Additional Codes may apply