ICD-10 Code F20.2 – Catatonic Schizophrenia (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F20.2 – Catatonic schizophrenia
What it is
F20.2 identifies schizophrenia with prominent catatonic features. Use it when the record documents a schizophrenia diagnosis and catatonia as the defining presentation.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common catatonic findings include marked motor immobility, stupor, mutism, posturing, negativism, or excessive, purposeless motor activity.
When to use this code
Use F20.2 when the clinician specifically diagnoses catatonic schizophrenia or clearly documents schizophrenia with catatonic symptoms as the current presentation. Confirm that catatonia is not better explained by another condition or substance-related cause. If the note is unclear, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for catatonia without schizophrenia, or for other schizophrenia subtypes documented instead. If the record only says “psychosis” or “behavioral change,” you need more specific documentation.
Coding tip
Code from the provider’s stated diagnosis, and verify that catatonic features are explicitly linked to schizophrenia.