Psychotic disorder with delusions due to known physiological condition
ICD-10 F06.2 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of psychotic disorder with delusions due to known physiological condition.
F06.2 refers to a psychotic disorder characterized by the presence of delusions that arise as a direct consequence of a known physiological condition. This condition can manifest in various forms, including organic mental disorders, delirium, and personality changes due to medical conditions such as neurological disorders, metabolic imbalances, or substance-induced states. Patients may experience fixed false beliefs that are not aligned with reality, which can significantly impair their functioning and quality of life. The underlying physiological condition must be clearly documented, as it is essential for establishing the diagnosis and guiding treatment. Common causes include brain injuries, infections, and chronic illnesses that affect brain function. Accurate diagnosis requires a thorough clinical evaluation, including a detailed medical history and appropriate diagnostic tests to identify the physiological condition contributing to the psychotic symptoms.
Detailed psychiatric evaluation, including history of present illness, mental status examination, and documentation of the physiological condition.
Patients with neurological disorders presenting with psychotic symptoms, such as those with dementia or traumatic brain injury.
Psychiatrists must ensure that the physiological condition is clearly linked to the psychotic symptoms to avoid misdiagnosis.
Comprehensive neurological assessment, imaging studies, and lab results to identify the underlying condition.
Patients with seizures or encephalitis presenting with delusions.
Neurologists should document the relationship between neurological findings and psychiatric symptoms.
Used when evaluating a patient for F06.2 to establish the diagnosis.
Comprehensive history and mental status examination.
Psychiatrists should ensure that the evaluation includes assessment of the physiological condition.
F06.2 is specifically for psychotic disorders with delusions that are directly caused by a known physiological condition, whereas primary psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, do not have an identifiable physiological cause.
