F84 is the ICD-10 code for Pervasive developmental disorders. It is a three-character category divided into 8 subcodes; use the subcode whenever the record supports that level of detail. It belongs to the block F80–F89 (Disorders of psychological development) in Chapter V, Mental and behavioural disorders.
- Code type
- Category (3 characters)
- Chapter
- V · F00–F99
- Classification
- WHO ICD-10, 2019 version
Definition
A group of disorders characterized by qualitative abnormalities in reciprocal social interactions and in patterns of communication, and by a restricted, stereotyped, repetitive repertoire of interests and activities. These qualitative abnormalities are a pervasive feature of the individual's functioning in all situations.
Coding notes
- Use additional code, if desired, to identify any associated medical condition and mental retardation.
Subcodes of F84
- F84.0Childhood autism
- F84.1Atypical autism
- F84.2Rett syndrome
- F84.3Other childhood disintegrative disorder
- F84.4Overactive disorder associated with mental retardation and stereotyped movements
- F84.5Asperger syndrome
- F84.8Other pervasive developmental disorders
- F84.9Pervasive developmental disorder, unspecified
F84 in national editions
Countries report with their own edition of ICD-10. Most keep the WHO code and add more specific codes beneath it.
DF84Gennemgribende mentale udviklingsforstyrrelser
F84Laaja-alaiset kehityshäiriöt
F84Tief greifende Entwicklungsstörungen
F84Troubles envahissants du développement
F84pervasieve ontwikkelingsstoornissen
Based on the World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10), 2019 version, and the national editions published by each country’s health authority. This page is a reference, not coding advice; follow your national coding rules when you report.
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