F43.12
Post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic
Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders Billable
Quick Reference
PTSD symptoms persisting >3 months after traumatic event
Clinical Information
When to Use This Code
PTSD symptoms persisting >3 months after traumatic event
Common Clinical Scenarios
- Combat veterans with PTSD
- Sexual assault survivors
- Motor vehicle accident trauma
- Chronic PTSD management
Documentation Requirements
- Document traumatic event (use PC-PTSD-5 or PCL-5 screening)
- Record symptom clusters: intrusion, avoidance, negative cognitions, hyperarousal
- Specify duration: acute (<3 months F43.11) vs. chronic (>3 months F43.12)
- Note functional impairment and treatment history
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
These terms are included in this code:
PTSDPost-traumatic stress disorderTrauma-related disorder
Exclusion Terms
Do NOT use this code for:
- Acute stress disorder (F43.0)
- Adjustment disorder (F43.2-)
- Acute PTSD (<3 months, F43.11)
Coding Notes
Use F43.11 for acute PTSD (<3 months)
Qualifies for psychiatric collaborative care model
Often co-occurs with depression and anxiety
Related ICD-10 Codes
Consider these related codes based on patient presentation:
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Code
F43.12
Category
Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders
Billable Status
Billable
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