F23

✓ Billable

Brief psychotic disorder

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)

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Also Known As

Paranoid reactionPsychogenic paranoid psychosis

⚠️ Excludes2

direct

Both codes can exist if both conditions are documented.

• mood [affective] disorders with psychotic symptoms (F30.2, F31.2, F31.5, F31.64, F32.3, F33.3)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code F23 represents brief psychotic disorder. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code F23?

ICD-10-CM code F23 is "Brief psychotic disorder". It belongs to the category: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99).

Is F23 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, F23 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Can F23 be coded with other codes?

F23 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

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Code Information

CodeF23

BillableYes

CategoryMental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)

Excludes10 rule(s)

Excludes21 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)