ICD-10 F94.2
Billable / SpecificDisinhibited attachment disorder of childhood
About ICD-10-CM F94.2
ICD-10-CM code F94.2 represents Disinhibited attachment disorder of childhood. This is a billable/specific code in the Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental chapter (block F94). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM F94.2 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under F94.2. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Affectionless psychopathy
- Institutional syndrome
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with F94.2. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- reactive attachment disorder of childhood (F94.1)
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of F94.2, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- Asperger's syndrome (F84.5)
- attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders (F90.-)
- hospitalism in children (F43.2-)
Medicare LCD Coverage for F94.2
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list F94.2 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing F94.2.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with F94.2
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert F94.2 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| F94.2 | 31389 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To F94.2
Other codes in section F90-F98 (Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence).
ICD-10 F94.2, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code F94.2 billable? +
Yes, F94.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to F94.2? +
ICD-10 F94.2 includes: Affectionless psychopathy; Institutional syndrome.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for F94.2? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with F94.2): reactive attachment disorder of childhood (F94.1)
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for F94.2? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): Asperger's syndrome (F84.5); attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders (F90.-); hospitalism in children (F43.2-)
What ICD-9 codes does F94.2 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, F94.2 maps to ICD-9 codes: 31389. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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