ICD-10 Code F25 – Schizoaffective disorders (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F25 – Schizoaffective disorders
What it is
F25 identifies schizoaffective disorder, a condition with both psychotic symptoms and mood episodes. Use it when documentation shows schizophrenia-like features together with major depressive or manic symptoms.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and mood symptoms such as depression or mania. The psychotic features should occur with prominent mood disturbance.
When to use this code
Use F25 when the record clearly states schizoaffective disorder or documents both psychosis and mood symptoms as part of one diagnosis. Code it when the clinician identifies the condition as distinct from schizophrenia or a primary mood disorder. Check documentation for the specified subtype if listed.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for schizophrenia without mood symptoms, or for bipolar or depressive disorders without psychotic features. If the diagnosis is unclear, check documentation before assigning F25.
Coding tip
Capture the exact documented subtype and any current episode details, because incomplete wording can change code selection.