F88: Other disorders of psychological development
F88, other disorders of psychological development, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 7 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 11 HCPCS Level II codes, including G0451 (Development testing, with interpretation and report, per…), G0017 (Psychotherapy for crisis furnished in an applicable site…), G0018 (Psychotherapy for crisis furnished in an applicable site…). The articles come from 6 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with F88 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G0451 | Development testing, with interpretation and report, per standardized instrument form | Carrier judgment | — | 3 |
| G0017 | Psychotherapy for crisis furnished in an applicable site of service (any place of service at which the non-facility rate for psychotherapy for crisis services applies, other than the office setting); first 60 minutes | Carrier judgment | — | 3 |
| G0018 | Psychotherapy for crisis furnished in an applicable site of service (any place of service at which the non-facility rate for psychotherapy for crisis services applies, other than the office setting); each additional 30 minutes (list separately in addition to code for primary service) | Carrier judgment | — | 3 |
| G0410 | Group psychotherapy other than of a multiple-family group, in a partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient setting, approximately 45 to 50 minutes | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| G0411 | Interactive group psychotherapy, in a partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient setting, approximately 45 to 50 minutes | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| G0153 | Services performed by a qualified speech-language pathologist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G0161 | Services performed by a qualified speech-language pathologist, in the home health setting, in the establishment or delivery of a safe and effective speech-language pathology maintenance program, each 15 minutes | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G0560 | Safety planning interventions, each 20 minutes personally performed by the billing practitioner, including assisting the patient in the identification of the following personalized elements of a safety plan: recognizing warning signs of an impending suicidal or substance use-related crisis; employing internal coping strategies; utilizing social contacts and social settings as a means of distraction from suicidal thoughts or risky substance use; utilizing family members, significant others, caregivers, and/or friends to help resolve the crisis; contacting mental health or substance use disorder professionals or agencies; and making the environment safe | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| G0129 | Occupational therapy services requiring the skills of a qualified occupational therapist, furnished as a component of a partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient treatment program, per session (45 minutes or more) | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G0176 | Activity therapy, such as music, dance, art or play therapies not for recreation, related to the care and treatment of patient's disabling mental health problems, per session (45 minutes or more) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| G0177 | Training and educational services related to the care and treatment of patient's disabling mental health problems per session (45 minutes or more) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
Medicare policy articles listing F88
- A52866: Billing and Coding: Speech-Language Pathology (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33580, L34046
- A53052: Billing and Coding: Home Health Speech-Language Pathology (Palmetto GBA (HHH MAC); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34563
- A57053: Billing and Coding: Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Programs (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 5 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33626, L34196
- A57520: Billing and Coding: Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation and Psychotherapy Services (First Coast Service Options, Inc. (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 3 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33252
- A57480: Billing and Coding: Psychiatry and Psychology Services (WPS Insurance Corporation (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 4 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33632, L34616
- A57130: Billing and Coding: Psychiatric Codes (Novitas Solutions, Inc. (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 4 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L35101
- A57780: Billing and Coding: Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests (First Coast Service Options, Inc. (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34520
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover F88 (Other disorders of psychological development)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 7 Medicare billing and coding articles list F88 as a covered diagnosis for 11 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 F88?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are G0451 (Development testing, with interpretation and report, per…, 3 articles); G0017 (Psychotherapy for crisis furnished in an applicable site…, 3 articles); G0018 (Psychotherapy for crisis furnished in an applicable site…, 3 articles); G0410 (Group psychotherapy other than of a multiple-family group…, 2 articles); G0411 (Interactive group psychotherapy, in a partial…, 2 articles). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list F88?
A52866 (Billing and Coding: Speech-Language Pathology); A53052 (Billing and Coding: Home Health Speech-Language Pathology); A57053 (Billing and Coding: Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Programs), and 4 more articles.
What is ICD-10-CM code F88?
F88 is the ICD-10-CM code for other disorders of psychological development, in category F88 (Other disorders of psychological development), chapter 5: Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under G0451
- Watch G0451 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for G0451
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
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