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F94.0

Billable code

Selective mutism

The ICD-10 code for selective mutism is F94.0.

Clinical notes

Excludes2 (not included here)

An Excludes2 note means the excluded condition is not part of this one, but a patient can have both at the same time — in that case both codes may be reported together.

  • pervasive developmental disorders (F84.-)
  • schizophrenia (F20.-)
  • specific developmental disorders of speech and language (F80.-)
  • transient mutism as part of separation anxiety in young children (F93.0)

Also known as

Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.

  • Elective mutism

Documentation support

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ICD-9-CM equivalent

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Associated MS-DRGs

F94.0 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.

Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.