Other specified mental disorders due to known physiological condition
ICD-10 F06.8 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of other specified mental disorders due to known physiological condition.
F06.8 encompasses a range of mental disorders that arise as a direct result of identifiable physiological conditions. These disorders can manifest as organic mental syndromes, including delirium, cognitive impairments, and personality changes. Delirium, characterized by acute confusion and fluctuating levels of consciousness, often occurs in the context of metabolic disturbances, infections, or substance withdrawal. Personality changes may arise from neurological conditions such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, or neurodegenerative diseases, leading to alterations in behavior, mood, and social functioning. The diagnosis requires a thorough assessment to establish a clear link between the physiological condition and the mental disorder, ensuring that other mental health disorders are ruled out. Clinicians must document the underlying physiological condition and its direct impact on the patient's mental state to support the use of this code.
Detailed clinical notes linking physiological conditions to mental health symptoms, including history and examination findings.
Patients with cognitive decline post-stroke or those experiencing delirium in a hospital setting.
Psychiatrists must ensure that the mental disorder is directly attributable to a physiological cause and not a primary psychiatric condition.
Comprehensive neurological assessments, imaging results, and laboratory findings that correlate with mental health symptoms.
Patients with traumatic brain injuries exhibiting personality changes or cognitive deficits.
Neurologists should document the neurological basis for mental changes to support the use of F06.8.
Used when assessing a patient with mental disorders due to physiological conditions.
Comprehensive evaluation notes detailing the patient's history, symptoms, and any physiological conditions.
Psychiatrists should ensure that the evaluation includes a thorough assessment of the physiological factors contributing to the mental disorder.
F06.8 can be associated with a variety of physiological conditions, including infections, metabolic disorders, neurological injuries, and substance use disorders. Each case requires careful evaluation to establish the link between the physiological condition and the mental disorder.
