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ICD-10 Coding for Schizoid Personality Disorder(F60.1)

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for Schizoid Personality Disorder. Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Schizoid DisorderSPD

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Schizoid Personality Disorder

F60-F69Primary Range

Disorders of adult personality and behavior

This range includes personality disorders, with F60.1 specifically for schizoid personality disorder.

Key Information: ICD-10 code for schizoid personality disorder

Essential facts and insights about Schizoid Personality Disorder

The ICD-10 code for schizoid personality disorder is F60.1, used when diagnostic criteria are met.

Primary ICD-10-CM Code for schizoid

Schizoid personality disorder
Billable Code

Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • Patient exhibits emotional coldness, preference for solitary activities, and few activities providing pleasure.

documentation Criteria

  • Document specific symptoms that align with ICD-10 criteria for schizoid personality disorder.

Applicable To

  • Emotional coldness
  • Preference for solitary activities
  • Few activities providing pleasure

Excludes

  • F84.5 Asperger's syndrome
  • F20 Schizophrenia
  • F21 Schizotypal disorder

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • ≥4 ICD-10 criteria met
  • Onset by early adulthood
  • Psychological assessments like MMPI or Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory

Code-Specific Risks

  • Confusion with schizotypal or avoidant personality disorder
  • Incorrect documentation of symptoms

Coding Notes

  • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of symptoms that would indicate other personality disorders.

Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that should be used in conjunction with the main diagnosis codes when applicable.

Stress, not elsewhere classified

Z73.3
Use when documented stress exacerbates schizoid traits.

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions to the primary diagnosis.

Schizotypal personality disorder

F21
Presence of cognitive distortions or perceptual disturbances.

Avoidant personality disorder

F60.6
Social withdrawal due to fear of rejection rather than indifference.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting Schizoid Personality Disorder to ensure proper reimbursement, maintain compliance, and reduce audit risk. These guidelines are particularly important when using ICD-10 code F60.1.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims.

Mitigation Strategy

Use specific examples and direct quotes., Ensure documentation aligns with ICD-10 criteria.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to improper reimbursement., Compliance: May result in non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Affects the accuracy of patient records and data analysis.

Mitigation Strategy

Differentiate based on the presence of cognitive distortions in schizotypal disorder.

Impact

Inaccurate or incomplete documentation can lead to audit findings.

Mitigation Strategy

Ensure all documentation aligns with ICD-10 criteria and includes specific examples.

Documentation errors, coding pitfalls, and audit risks are interconnected aspects of medical coding and billing. Addressing all three areas helps ensure accurate coding, optimal reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ICD-10 coding for Schizoid Personality Disorder, with expert answers to help guide accurate code selection and documentation.

Documentation Templates for Schizoid Personality Disorder

Use these documentation templates to ensure complete and accurate documentation for Schizoid Personality Disorder. These templates include all required elements for proper coding and billing.

Patient with schizoid personality disorder presenting for psychiatric evaluation

Specialty: Psychiatry

Required Elements

  • Social history
  • Mental status exam
  • Psychological testing results

Example Documentation

Patient reports no close friendships and prefers solitary activities. Affect is flat during interview.

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
Patient is a loner with poor social skills.
Good Documentation Example
Patient reports 10-year preference for solitary truck driving (avg. 300 days/year alone), states 'human interaction feels unnecessary' with flat affect.
Explanation
The good example provides specific behaviors and quotes that align with diagnostic criteria.

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