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# F90.0 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

F90.0 is ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) documented as the predominantly inattentive type or presentation. If the predominantly hyperactive type is documented, use F90.1; if the combined type, use F90.2.

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Also covers

-   Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive presentation

### Includes

-   attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity
-   attention deficit syndrome with hyperactivity

### Note

-   Codes within categories F90-F98 may be used regardless of the age of a patient. These disorders generally have onset within the childhood or adolescent years, but may continue throughout life or not be diagnosed until adulthood

### Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

-   anxiety disorders (F40.-, F41.-)
-   mood \[affective\] disorders (F30-[F39](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f39/))
-   pervasive developmental disorders (F84.-)
-   schizophrenia (F20.-)

## Related codes

-   [`F90.1` Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive type ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f90.1/)
-   [`F90.2` Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f90.2/)
-   [`F90.8` Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, other type ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f90.8/)
-   [`F90.9` Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f90.9/)

## Common questions

### What's the difference between F90.0, F90.1 and F90.2?

They split ADHD by the type the provider documents: F90.0 is predominantly inattentive, F90.1 is predominantly hyperactive and F90.2 is combined. If no type is documented, use F90.9.

### Is F90.0 a billable code?

Yes. F90.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

F90 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders

Chapter

Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders

Billable

Yes

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