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DiagnosesAdd Evaluation 10

Add Evaluation 10

ICD-10 Coding for ADD Evaluation(F90.0)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYPediatrics
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Add Evaluation 10?
Essential facts and insights about ADD Evaluation

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Presence of six or more symptoms of inattention for children up to age 16, or five or more for adolescents 17 and older and adults.
  • Symptoms must be present for at least 6 months, and they must be inappropriate for developmental level.

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Detailed description of the symptoms and their duration.
  • Documentation of the impact of these symptoms on the patient's social and academic life.

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • F90.0 is specifically for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, Predominantly Inattentive Type.
  • F90.1 is for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, Predominantly Hyperactive Type.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Mood disorders or anxiety disorders.
  • Autism spectrum disorder.

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
F90.0
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders, predominantly inattentive type
Ancillary Codes
Z00.5
Z13.4
Differential Codes
F90.1
F90.1
if hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms dominate.
F90.2
F90.2
if both inattentive and hyperactive symptoms are present.

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Pediatrics

Specialty Applications

  • Patients showing signs of inattention, such as forgetfulness or difficulty focusing.
  • Patients who have these symptoms and they are causing significant distress or impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning.

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Template 1

Patient presents with symptoms of inattention, including [specific symptoms] for a duration of [time period].

Template 2

These symptoms have caused significant distress or impairment in the patient's [specific areas of life].

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the age limit for this diagnosis?

There is no specific age limit. However, the symptoms should be present before the age of 12.

When should this code be used?

This code should be used when the patient's symptoms are more aligned with inattention, rather than hyperactivity or impulsivity.