F4322 - A mental health condition where someone has difficulty coping with a stressful life event, causing significant anxiety symptoms
International Classification of Diseases
What is a ICD-10 Code?
ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision) codes are used to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures recorded in association with hospital care. These codes provide a standardized way to track health conditions and their treatment outcomes.
Detailed Description
Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety is a mental health diagnosis given when someone develops excessive anxiety symptoms in response to a specific stressful life event or change. This could include things like job loss, divorce, moving, illness, or other major life transitions. The anxiety symptoms are more severe than what would normally be expected for that situation and significantly interfere with daily functioning. Unlike generalized anxiety disorder, this condition is directly linked to an identifiable stressor and typically improves as the person adapts to the change or the stressor is removed. Symptoms may include excessive worry, nervousness, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, or physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat or sweating.
Additional Information
This is typically a temporary condition that improves with appropriate treatment and time. Early intervention often leads to better outcomes. Treatment usually focuses on developing coping strategies and may include therapy, stress management, and sometimes short-term medication.
Category
Mental Health/Behavioral Health
Medical Specialty
Psychiatry/Psychology
Expected Costs
We expect this to normally be in the range of:
$150 - $400
This is an estimate based on typical billing patterns. Your actual cost may vary depending on your insurance coverage, provider location, and specific circumstances.
What's Required Before This
- Clinical assessment by mental health professional
- Identification of specific stressor or life change
- Symptoms present within 6 months of stressor
What to Expect After
- Regular therapy sessions
- Possible medication management
- Stress management techniques
- Monitoring of symptom improvement
- Reassessment as adjustment occurs
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