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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Severe Anxiety

ICD-10 Coding for Severe Anxiety

F41.1
F41.0
F41.9

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

Also Known as:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Unspecified Anxiety
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Severe Anxiety

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Severe Anxiety

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

  • • Excessive worry for at least 6 months
  • • Difficulty controlling worry
  • • Presence of 3 or more symptoms such as restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, sleep disturbance

Applicable To

  • • Excessive worry
  • • Restlessness
  • • Fatigue

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the duration and symptom criteria for GAD.

Panic Disorder

Billable Code
F41.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Recurrent unexpected panic attacks
  • • Persistent concern about additional attacks

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent panic attacks
  • • Fear of future attacks

Important Notes

  • • Ensure panic attacks are documented with frequency and symptoms.

Unspecified Anxiety Disorder

Billable Code
F41.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Symptoms of anxiety that impair function but do not meet criteria for specific anxiety disorders

Applicable To

  • • Anxiety NOS

Important Notes

  • • Use only when specific anxiety disorder criteria are not met.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z65.8

Other specified problems related to psychosocial circumstances

Use to document psychosocial factors affecting the condition.

Z63.0

Problems in relationship with spouse or partner

Use to document relational factors affecting the condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for severe anxiety?

The ICD-10 code for severe anxiety, specifically generalized anxiety disorder, is F41.1. This code is used when symptoms persist for at least six months.

How is severe anxiety documented for ICD-10 coding?

Document severe anxiety by noting excessive worry, symptom duration, and associated symptoms like restlessness and fatigue. Use standardized tools like GAD-7 for validation.

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