F40

Phobic anxiety disorders

Phobic anxiety disorders involve intense fear or anxiety about specific situations or objects, leading to avoidance behavior and impairment.

ICD code:

F40

Range:

F40-F48

Category:

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

Subcategory:

Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform and other nonpsychotic mental disorders

To what category of health conditions does the ICD code F40 Phobic anxiety disorders apply?

Phobic anxiety disorders.

What are the instruction guides for coding priority for ICD code F40?

Underlying physical condition, if applicable, such as substance use disorder or medical condition causing the phobia.

What disorders are encompassed within ICD code F40?

Agoraphobia, social phobia, specific (isolated) phobias.

Clinical Information

Phobic anxiety disorders are characterized by marked fear or anxiety about specific objects or situations. Individuals may avoid or endure these situations with intense fear or anxiety. Symptoms can cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.