2025 ICD-10-CM code F95.0

Transient tic disorder is characterized by one or more motor or vocal tics lasting less than a year.

Coding should adhere to the official ICD-10-CM guidelines.The duration of tics is crucial for differentiating this code from chronic motor or vocal tic disorder (F95.1) or Tourette's disorder (F95.2).

Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the encounter and the services provided.Consult the most current coding guidelines for details.

Medical necessity for treatment of transient tic disorder is established when the tics cause significant distress or impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning.The severity of the symptoms and the impact on the patient's daily life should be documented to support medical necessity.

The clinical responsibility for diagnosing and treating transient tic disorder typically falls on psychiatrists, pediatricians, neurologists, or other healthcare professionals specializing in child and adolescent behavioral health.

IMPORTANT This code is part of the F95 Tic disorders category, which also includes F95.1 (Chronic motor or vocal tic disorder), F95.2 (Combined vocal and multiple motor tic disorder [Tourette's disorder]), F95.8 (Other tic disorders), and F95.9 (Tic disorder, unspecified).ICD-9-CM equivalent is 307.21.

In simple words: Transient tic disorder means you have sudden, repeated, involuntary movements or sounds (tics) that last for less than a year.These tics can be things like blinking, jerking your head, or making noises.Doctors diagnose this based on your symptoms and a check-up.Treatment might not be needed for mild tics, but severe tics may be helped with therapy or medicine.

Transient tic disorder (F95.0) is diagnosed when one or more motor or vocal tics are present for less than 12 months.These tics may include involuntary movements such as eye-blinking, facial grimacing, or head-jerking, and/or vocalizations like throat clearing, sniffing, or barking. The diagnosis is based on clinical evaluation including patient history, physical examination, and assessment of symptoms against the DSM criteria.Treatment varies depending on severity; mild tics may not require treatment, while severe cases might benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and/or antipsychotic medications.

Example 1: A 10-year-old boy presents with frequent eye blinking and occasional throat clearing that started three months ago.The tics are not severe and do not significantly impact his daily life.Diagnosis: F95.0, A 7-year-old girl has experienced intermittent shoulder shrugging and sniffing for nine months.The tics are worsening and affecting her school performance.Diagnosis: F95.0. Treatment plan includes cognitive behavioral therapy., A 15-year-old adolescent presents with multiple motor tics (head jerking, grimacing) and one vocal tic (throat clearing). The symptoms began 11 months ago. The patient exhibits significant distress due to the tics. Diagnosis: F95.0.Further evaluation to rule out other tic disorders may be warranted.

** Differential diagnosis should consider other conditions that might present with similar symptoms, such as other tic disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or other neurological conditions.

  • Revenue Code: Revenue codes will vary depending on the services provided (e.g., evaluation and management, psychotherapy).
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  • Payment Status: Active
  • Modifier TC rule: Not applicable.
  • Fee Schedule : Not applicable.Reimbursement depends on payer contracts and the services rendered.
  • Specialties:Pediatrics, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Neurology
  • Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital
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