F43.24 – Adjustment disorder with disturbance of Conduct

By Karina Jiménez on Aug 17, 2025.

F43.24 Diagnosis Code: Adjustment Disorder With Disturbance of Conduct

The ICD-10-CM code F43.24 refers to Adjustment Disorder with Disturbance of Conduct.
This disorder is characterized by emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to an identifiable stressor(s).
Symptoms, which occur within three months of the onset of the stressor(s), are significant and out of proportion to the severity or intensity of the stressor.
Behavioral symptoms include violating societal norms or the rights of others, such as truancy, vandalism, or reckless driving.
The condition tends to cause significant distress and impairs social, occupational, or other essential areas of functioning.

Is F43.24 Billable?

Yes, F43.24 is a billable code. This means it can be used in medical coding and billing to reimburse medical services related to Adjustment Disorder with Disturbance of Conduct.

Clinical Information

Adjustment Disorder with Disturbance of Conduct can occur at any age but is more common in adolescents and young adults.
Stressors may be single events (e.g., losing a loved one) or continuous (e.g., ongoing marital discord).
The duration of the condition varies but is typically limited (no longer than six months) unless the stressor persists.
Therapy is often effective, including cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, or psychodynamic approaches.
Medication is not typically the primary treatment but may be used for associated conditions such as depression or anxiety.

Synonyms Include

Adjustment reaction with disturbance of conduct
Adjustment disorder with misbehavior
Adjustment disorder with conduct disturbance
Disorder of conduct, adjustment
Adjustment reaction with misconduct

Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Adjustment Disorder

F43.20: Adjustment disorder, unspecified
F43.21: Adjustment disorder with depressed mood
F43.22: Adjustment disorder with anxiety
F43.23: Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood
F43.25: Adjustment disorder with mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct
F43.29: Adjustment disorder with other symptoms

Commonly asked questions

F43.24 is related explicitly to Adjustment Disorders with a significant disturbance of conduct, characterized by behaviors violating societal norms or others' rights.

While medication isn't typically the primary treatment for F43.24, it may be utilized for associated conditions, such as depression or anxiety.

This condition usually lasts up to six months unless the stressor continues to be present.

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