Diagnosis Overview

What is Attention And Concentration Deficit?

Essential facts and insights about Attention and Concentration Deficit

Key Clinical Considerations:

Inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity
Neuropsychological testing, behavioral assessments
Difficulty focusing, distractibility, fidgeting

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Patient history, symptom duration, impact on daily life
ICD-10 terminology: F90.0 (ADHD, predominantly inattentive type)
Examples: 'Patient exhibits persistent inattention affecting academic performance.'

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Use F90.0 for predominantly inattentive type; F90.1 for hyperactive-impulsive type.
Common errors include misclassifying the type of ADHD.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Excludes: Learning disorders, mood disorders
Alternative codes: F81.0 (Specific reading disorder), F81.2 (Mathematics disorder)

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes

F90.0

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

F90.1

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type

F90.2

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

Ancillary Codes

Z73.3

Differential Codes

F90.0

when ADHD criteria are met, including childhood onset and DSM-5 symptoms.

F98.8

for childhood attention deficits without hyperactivity, not meeting ADHD criteria.

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Neurology

Specialty Applications

Children and adolescents, adults with ADHD symptoms
Neurology clinics, pediatric practices, mental health facilities

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

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

Documentation requirements?

Include detailed patient history, symptom assessment, and treatment response.

Billing considerations?

Ensure proper coding to reflect the specific type of attention deficit disorder.