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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Anxiety Unspecified (F41.9)

ICD-10 Coding for Anxiety Unspecified (F41.9)

F41.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for anxiety unspecified (f41.9) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Anxiety NOS
Non-specific Anxiety
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Anxiety Unspecified (F41.9)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Anxiety Unspecified (F41.9)

Use ICD-10 code F41.9 for anxiety disorder, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Anxiety disorder, unspecified

Billable Code
F41.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Symptoms present but do not meet criteria for a specific disorder.
documentation:
  • • Document why the anxiety is unspecified.

Applicable To

  • • Anxiety NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of an unspecified code by detailing why criteria for specific disorders are not met.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F41.1

Generalized anxiety disorder

Use if symptoms evolve to meet GAD criteria.

F43.22

Adjustment disorder with anxiety

Use if anxiety is related to a specific stressor.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use ICD-10 code F41.9?

Use ICD-10 code F41.9 for anxiety when symptoms are present but do not meet criteria for a specific disorder. Ensure documentation supports the unspecified nature of the diagnosis.

What are the documentation requirements for anxiety unspecified?

Document symptom duration, DSM-5 criteria met, and reasons for unspecified classification to support the use of F41.9.

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