2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F41Other anxiety disorders

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F40-F48›F41

ICD-10-CM F41
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

F41 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other anxiety disorders, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as F41.0, F41.1, F41.3, and F41.8.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F41
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other anxiety disorders
Short Description
Other anxiety disorders
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
F40-F48
Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform and other nonpsychotic mental disorders

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF40-F48Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform and other nonpsychotic mental disorders
CategoryF41Other anxiety disorders
This CodeF41Other anxiety disorders

Specific Coding for Other anxiety disordersOverview

Non-specific codes like F41 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use F41.0 for Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety]

  • Use F41.1 for Generalized anxiety disorder

  • Use F41.3 for Other mixed anxiety disorders

  • Use F41.8 for Other specified anxiety disorders

  • Use F41.9 for Anxiety disorder, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to F41: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 5. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From Chapter 5 (F01-F99) Mental and behavioural disorders applies to 872 codes
  • disorders of psychological development

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On F41 itself
  • anxiety in:
  • acute stress reaction (F43.0)
  • transient adjustment reaction (F43.2)
  • neurasthenia (F48.8)
  • psychophysiologic disorders (F45.-)
  • separation anxiety (F93.0)
From Chapter 5 (F01-F99) Mental and behavioural disorders applies to 872 codes
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name F41, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 3

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming F41: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • F06.4 Anxiety disorder due to known physiological condition
    anxiety disorders, not due to known physiological condition or unspecified (F40.-, F41.-)
  • F90 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders
    anxiety disorders (F40.-, F41.-)
  • F93.0 Separation anxiety disorder of childhood
    nonpsychotic mental disorders (F40-F48) names F40-F48, which includes this code

Patient EducationClinical

Anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness. It might cause you to sweat, feel restless and tense, and have a rapid heartbeat. It can be a normal reaction to stress. For example, you might feel anxious when faced with a difficult problem at work, before taking a test, or before making an important decision.

The full article covers:

  • What is anxiety?
  • What are anxiety disorders?
  • What are the types of anxiety disorders?
  • What causes anxiety disorders?
  • Who is at risk for anxiety disorders?
  • What are the symptoms of anxiety disorders?
  • How are anxiety disorders diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for anxiety disorders?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About F41Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other anxiety disorders?

F41 is the ICD-10-CM category for other anxiety disorders, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is F41 (Other anxiety disorders) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other anxiety disorders, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other anxiety disorders need a more specific code from this category, such as F41.0, F41.1, and F41.3.