ADHD Awareness Month is observed throughout the entire month of October each year. This is an annual event focused on increasing understanding and reducing stigma around Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The month serves as a platform for various organizations, healthcare professionals, and individuals impacted by Adhd to come together, raise awareness, and promote research. The theme for 2023 ADHD Awareness Month in the United States is “Moving Forward with ADHD.”

According to a CDC report, an estimated 77% of U.S. children diagnosed with ADHD receive treatment, while the remaining 23% receive no treatment. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common and most studied neurodevelopmental disorders in children. This disorder is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Common signs of this condition are – difficulty with attention, concentration, memory and social skills; and impulsivity, hyperactivity. Attention deficit disorders (ADD) are of three types – Inattentive, Hyperactive/impulsive, and Combined. ADHD can be diagnosed by various professionals, encompassing clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, nurse practitioners, neurologists, psychiatrists, and pediatricians. Treatment options may include parent training, medication, skills training, counseling, behavioral therapy, educational support and more. Though ADHD cannot be cured, it can be effectively controlled, and some symptoms may get better as the kid gets older.

Diagnosis as well as treatment procedures can be reported on the medical claims using the relevant ICD and CPT codes, for providers to get reimbursed for their services. Being an experienced neurology medical billing company, our OSI team is up to date with the key coding and billing guidelines for ADHD.

ICD-10 Coding for ADHD

• F90 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders
• F90.0 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
• F90.1 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive type
• F90.2 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
• F90.8 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, other type
• F90.9 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

While assigning these codes, it is important for the coding staff to make sure that the code assignment aligns precisely with the diagnosis provided.

Medical Billing and Coding Challenges for ADHD

Medical billing and coding for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents a set of intricate challenges. An experienced medical billing company provides the services of an expert team of billers and coders, who can assist with clean claim submission. The coding procedure is made more difficult by the complicated nature of ADHD diagnosis and therapy as well as the dynamic landscape of healthcare regulations and coding standards. In order to effectively assign the proper codes, clinicians must navigate through the various characteristics of ADHD, taking into account subtypes and other comorbid illnesses. To overcome these challenges, healthcare professionals and billing staff need to engage in ongoing education to stay abreast of evolving coding guidelines.