F84.5 is the ICD-10 code for Asperger syndrome. It is a four-character subcategory of F84 (Pervasive developmental disorders), the most specific level in the WHO edition. It belongs to the block F80–F89 (Disorders of psychological development) in Chapter V, Mental and behavioural disorders.
- Code type
- Subcategory (4 characters)
- Chapter
- V · F00–F99
- Classification
- WHO ICD-10, 2019 version
Definition
A disorder of uncertain nosological validity, characterized by the same type of qualitative abnormalities of reciprocal social interaction that typify autism, together with a restricted, stereotyped, repetitive repertoire of interests and activities. It differs from autism primarily in the fact that there is no general delay or retardation in language or in cognitive development. This disorder is often associated with marked clumsiness. There is a strong tendency for the abnormalities to persist into adolescence and adult life. Psychotic episodes occasionally occur in early adult life.
What F84.5 includes
Conditions and terms that are coded here.
- Autistic psychopathy
- Schizoid disorder of childhood
F84.5 in national editions
Countries report with their own edition of ICD-10. Most keep the WHO code and add more specific codes beneath it.
F84.5Aspergers syndrom
F84.5Aspergers syndrom
DF845Aspergers syndrom
F84.5Aspergerin oireyhtymä
F84.5Asperger-Syndrom
F84.5Syndrome d'Asperger
F84.5syndroom van Asperger
F84.5Asperger's syndrome
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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