What is the ICD-10 code for agoraphobia with panic disorder?

The ICD-10 code for agoraphobia with panic disorder is F40.01. It is used when panic attacks occur outside of phobic situations.

How do you code agoraphobia without panic disorder?

Use ICD-10 code F40.02 for agoraphobia without panic disorder, applicable when avoidance exists without panic attacks.

ICD-10 Coding for Agoraphobia(F40.01, F40.00, F40.02)

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Explore ICD-10 codes for agoraphobia, including F40.01 and F40.02. Learn documentation requirements and coding tips for accurate billing.

Also known as:

Fear of open spacesFear of public places

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Agoraphobia

F01-F99Primary Range

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
F40.01	Agoraphobia with panic disorder	Use when agoraphobia is linked with panic disorder and panic attacks occur outside of phobic situations.	Avoidance of ≥2 situations due to fear of panic-like symptoms Panic attacks occur unpredictably not solely in phobic situations Symptoms cause significant distress or impairment
F40.02	Agoraphobia without panic disorder	Use when agoraphobia is present without any panic disorder.	Avoidance exists without panic attacks Fear of situations like incontinence or social scrutiny
F40.00	Unspecified agoraphobia	Use only when initial assessment is incomplete and specific details are unavailable.	Used as a temporary placeholder during initial assessments

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Agoraphobia with panic disorder

F40.01Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Panic disorder without agoraphobiaF41.0

Use when panic attacks occur without situational avoidance.

Agoraphobia with panic disorderF40.01

Use when panic attacks are present and occur outside of phobic situations.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Agoraphobia.

Documenting 'agoraphobia' without specifying panic comorbidity

Impact

Clinical: Leads to inappropriate treatment plans., Regulatory: Triggers audit queries., Financial: May result in claim denials.

Mitigation

Always specify if panic disorder is present., Use detailed progress notes.

Overuse of unspecified codes (F40.00)

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to denied claims or reduced payments., Compliance: Increases risk of audits., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Ensure detailed documentation to support specific codes like F40.01 or F40.02.

Use of unspecified codes

Impact

Frequent use of F40.00 without justification.

Mitigation

Ensure detailed documentation and use specific codes when possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with F40.01.

Primary Code

F40.01

Agoraphobia with panic disorder

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ICD-10 Coding for Agoraphobia(F40.01, F40.00, F40.02)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for agoraphobia with panic disorder?

How do you code agoraphobia without panic disorder?

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