ICD-10 Code F94.2 – Disinhibited Attachment Disorder of Childhood (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F94.2 – Disinhibited attachment disorder of childhood
What it is
F94.2 identifies disinhibited attachment disorder of childhood, a condition in which a child shows overly familiar, indiscriminate behavior toward unfamiliar adults. Use it when the chart documents this specific attachment disturbance.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical descriptions include reduced reticence with strangers, inappropriate approach behavior, and limited checking back with a caregiver in unfamiliar settings.
When to use this code
Use F94.2 when the provider clearly diagnoses disinhibited attachment disorder of childhood. It may be supported by notes describing persistent socially disinhibited behavior in a child with a relevant caregiving history. If the diagnosis is only suspected, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for general behavioral problems, autism spectrum disorder, or attention-seeking behavior without a documented attachment disorder. Check documentation if the record does not clearly identify disinhibited attachment disorder.
Coding tip
Code F94.2 only when the provider documents the disorder by name and the behavior pattern matches the diagnosis.