F40 ICD Code: Phobic Anxiety Disorders

To what category of health conditions does the F40 ICD Code: 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.

Additional Codes may apply