F95.9

Applicable To

• Tic NOS

Approximate Synonyms

• Habit tic

• Tic disorder

• Tic disorder, habitual

Clinical Information

• Disorders characterized by recurrent tics that may interfere with speech and other activities. Tics are sudden, rapid, nonrhythmic, stereotyped motor movements or vocalizations which may be exacerbated by stress and are generally attenuated during absorbing activities. Tic disorders are distinguished from conditions which feature other types of abnormal movements that may accompany general medical conditions. from dsm-iv, 1994)

Details

• F95.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM F95.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of F95.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 F95.9 may differ.