- F92
- Childhood & Adolescent Disorders
Mixed Disorders of Conduct and Emotions (F92)
DSM-5-TR: Conduct Disorder with comorbid Anxiety/Mood Disorder
ICD-10-AM and DSM-5-TR may classify conditions differently. Refer to APA and WHO for complete diagnostic criteria.
Key Facts
- ICD-10 RangeF90-F98
- Subcodes3 subcodes
- Duration RequirementPattern present for at least 6 months
Overview
This group combines features of conduct disorders (F91) with persistent and marked emotional symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or obsessional symptoms. The combination characterises this as a distinct group of disorders.
Diagnostic Criteria (ICD-10)
Core Features
- Features of conduct disorders (F91) combined with persistent and marked emotional symptoms
- Both behavioural and emotional components are clinically significant
- Neither alone would justify a separate diagnosis
Duration Pattern present for at least 6 months
Exclusion Criteria
- Conduct disorder alone (use F91)
- Emotional disorder alone (use F32, F41, F93)
ICD-10-AM Subcodes
| Code | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| F92.0 | Depressive conduct disorder | Combination of conduct disorder with persistent and marked depression of mood. |
| F92.8 | Other mixed disorders of conduct and emotions | Combination of conduct disorder with other persistent emotional symptoms (anxiety, obsessional). |
| F92.9 | Mixed disorder of conduct and emotions, unspecified | Mixed conduct and emotional disorder where the specific type is unspecified. |
Classification Boundaries
Includes
- Depressive conduct disorder
- Conduct disorder associated with emotional disorder
Excludes1 (coded elsewhere)
- Conduct disorders (F91) without significant emotional component
Australian Clinical Context
Mixed conduct and emotional disorders are commonly encountered in Australian CAMHS settings. Treatment typically involves addressing both the behavioural and emotional components through integrated psychological interventions.
Medicare (MBS) Pathways
Better Access to Mental Health Care
The primary Medicare pathway for mental health treatment in Australia. Requires a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) referral. Available for any clinically diagnosed mental disorder.
10 individual + 10 group sessions per calendar year
| Provider Type | MBS Items | Session Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychologist | 80000–80025 | Psychological therapy (higher rebate) |
| Registered Psychologist | 80100–80123 | Focused psychological strategies |
| Occupational Therapist | 80125–80145 | Focused psychological strategies |
| Social Worker | 80150–80175 | Focused psychological strategies |
| Psychiatrist | 291, 296–299, 300–308 | Psychiatric consultation |
GP referral items: 2700, 2701, 2715, 2717
Eligibility: Any clinically diagnosed mental disorder as defined by WHO ICD-10 Chapter V. Requires a GP or psychiatrist referral.
Exclusions:
- Intellectual disability (use Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder pathway or specialist referral)
- Dementia and organic mental disorders (use specialist referral pathway)
- Tobacco use disorder
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Reference information sourced from MBS Online (mbsonline.gov.au). Item availability, rebates, and eligibility criteria may change. This is not billing advice — always verify current items before claiming. Last verified: April 2026.
Clinical Documentation Notes
DSM-5-TR does not have a specific combined category — the equivalent is coding both Conduct Disorder and the relevant mood/anxiety disorder separately. ICD-10-AM provides F92 as a combined category when both are present and significant.
Related Diagnostic Codes
ICD-10-AM diagnostic codes commonly associated with the Mixed Disorders of Conduct and Emotions (F92).
Frequently Asked Questions
How does F92 map to DSM-5-TR?
DSM-5-TR does not have an equivalent combined category. The appropriate DSM-5-TR approach would be to code both Conduct Disorder and the relevant emotional disorder (e.g., Major Depressive Disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder) separately as comorbid diagnoses.
References
- World Health Organization. ICD-10-AM.
- American Psychiatric Association. DSM-5-TR. 2022.
This tool calculates scores based on published guidelines for professional reference. It does not provide clinical diagnoses. Scores are provided as reference information only and should be interpreted by a qualified practitioner in the context of a comprehensive assessment.
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