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F42.4

Billable

Excoriation (skin-picking) disorder

F42.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Excoriation (skin-picking) disorder. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
F01-F99
Parent
F42
Edition
FY2026

F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

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What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder in which you have thoughts (obsessions) and rituals (compulsions) over and over. They interfere with your life, but you cannot control or stop them. What causes obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? The cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is unknown. Factors such as genetics, brain biology and chemistry, and…

Read more about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder at MedlinePlus ↗
Obsessive-compulsive disorder ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •factitial dermatitis (L98.1)
  • •other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in early childhood and adolescence (F98.8)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH
OCDObsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Plain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F42.4?
F42.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Excoriation (skin-picking) disorder". It falls under F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
Is F42.4 a billable code?
Yes — F42.4 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from F42.4?
Excludes1 (not coded here): factitial dermatitis (L98.1); other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in early childhood and adolescence (F98.8).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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