F20.3

✓ Billable

Undifferentiated schizophrenia

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)

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Also Known As

Atypical schizophrenia

❌ Excludes1

direct

These codes are mutually exclusive. Never code them together.

  • acute schizophrenia-like psychotic disorder (F23)

❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

  • brief psychotic disorder (F23)
  • cyclic schizophrenia (F25.0)
  • mood [affective] disorders with psychotic symptoms (F30.2, F31.2, F31.5, F31.64, F32.3, F33.3)
  • schizoaffective disorder (F25.-)
  • schizophrenic reaction NOS (F23)

⚠️ Excludes2

direct

Both codes can exist if both conditions are documented.

  • post-schizophrenic depression (F32.89)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

  • schizophrenic reaction in:
  • alcoholism (F10.15-, F10.25-, F10.95-)
  • brain disease (F06.2)
  • epilepsy (F06.2)
  • psychoactive drug use (F11-F19 with .15. .25, .95)
  • schizotypal disorder (F21)

📋 Code Instructions

inherited
  • code, if applicable, to identify:
  • other specified cognitive deficit (R41.84-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code F20.3 represents undifferentiated schizophrenia. This code falls under the Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that F20.3 has 6 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code F20.3?

ICD-10-CM code F20.3 is "Undifferentiated schizophrenia". It belongs to the category: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99).

Is F20.3 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, F20.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with F20.3?

F20.3 has 6 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can F20.3 be coded with other codes?

F20.3 has 7 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

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Code Information

CodeF20.3
BillableYes
ParentF20
CategoryMental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
Excludes16 rule(s)
Excludes27 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)