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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

ICD-10 Coding for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

F41.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for generalized anxiety disorder includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
GAD
Chronic Anxiety
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Use ICD-10 code F41.1 for generalized anxiety disorder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Generalized anxiety disorder

Billable Code
F41.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient exhibits excessive worry for more than 6 months with at least three symptoms.
documentation:
  • • Detailed notes on symptom duration, specific symptoms, and functional impact.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic anxiety
  • • Anxiety neurosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the chronic nature and specific symptoms of GAD.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z63.0

Problems in relationship with spouse or partner

Use when relationship issues are a significant factor in the anxiety.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for generalized anxiety disorder?

The ICD-10 code for generalized anxiety disorder is F41.1, which requires documentation of excessive worry for at least six months and three or more symptoms.

How is generalized anxiety disorder documented for ICD-10 coding?

Document the duration of excessive worry, specific symptoms, and functional impact to support the use of ICD-10 code F41.1 for generalized anxiety disorder.

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