What is the ICD-10 code for anxiety with panic attacks?

The ICD-10 code for anxiety with panic attacks is F41.0 for panic disorder, used when panic attacks are recurrent and unexpected.

How do you document anxiety with panic attacks?

Document the frequency, symptoms, and exclusion of medical causes for panic attacks to support the use of ICD-10 code F41.0.

ICD-10 Coding for Anxiety with Panic Attacks(F41.0, F40.01, F41.1)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for anxiety with panic attacks, including documentation requirements and common pitfalls. Ensure accurate coding with our expert guide.

Also known as:

Panic DisorderGeneralized Anxiety Disorder with Panic Attacks

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Anxiety with Panic Attacks

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
F41.0	Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety]	Use when panic attacks are recurrent and unexpected, not better explained by another condition.	Recurrent unexpected panic attacks ≥4 symptoms per attack (e.g. palpitations sweating) Exclusion of medical causes
F41.1	Generalized anxiety disorder	Use when panic attacks occur within the context of chronic generalized anxiety.	Chronic worry lasting ≥6 months Panic attacks occurring within periods of excessive worry

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety]

F41.0Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Panic disorder with agoraphobiaF40.01

Use when panic attacks are associated with agoraphobia.

Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety]F41.0

Use when panic attacks are primary and unexpected.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Anxiety with Panic Attacks.

Vague documentation of anxiety symptoms

Impact

Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis or inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Increases risk of audit failure., Financial: Potential for denied claims due to insufficient documentation.

Mitigation

Use structured templates for documentation, Regularly update patient records with detailed symptom descriptions

Using unspecified codes like F41.9

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to reduced reimbursement due to lack of specificity., Compliance: Increases risk of audit and non-compliance., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Document specific symptoms and use F41.0 or F41.1 as appropriate.

Use of unspecified codes

Impact

High risk of audit when unspecified codes are used without justification.

Mitigation

Ensure detailed documentation supports the use of specific codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with F41.0.

Primary Code

F41.0

Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety]

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ICD-10 Coding for Anxiety with Panic Attacks(F41.0, F40.01, F41.1)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for anxiety with panic attacks?

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