F84.2 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Rett's syndrome for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 1 excludes for F84.2 ICD 10 code
- Asperger's syndrome (F84.5)
- Autistic disorder (F84.0)
- Other childhood disintegrative disorder (F84.3)
Terms applicables to F84.2 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to F84.2 ICD10 Code:
- F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
- F80-F89 Pervasive and specific developmental disorders
- F84 Pervasive developmental disorders
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
F84.2 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about F84.2 ICD 10 code
Rett syndrome is a rare genetic disease that causes developmental and nervous system problems, mostly in girls. It's related to autism spectrum disorder. Babies with Rett syndrome seem to grow and develop normally at first. Between 3 months and 3 years of age, though, they stop developing and even lose some skills. Symptoms include:
- Loss of speech
- Loss of hand movements such as grasping
- Compulsive movements such as hand wringing
- Balance problems
- Breathing problems
- Behavior problems
- Learning problems or intellectual disability
Rett syndrome has no cure. You can treat some of the symptoms with medicines, surgery, and physical and speech therapy. Most people with Rett syndrome live into middle age and beyond. They will usually need care throughout their lives.
NIH: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
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