2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F48Other nonpsychotic mental disorders

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F40-F48›F48

ICD-10-CM F48
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

F48 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other nonpsychotic mental disorders, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as F48.1, F48.2, F48.8, and F48.9.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F48
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other nonpsychotic mental disorders
Short Description
Other nonpsychotic mental 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
CategoryF48Other nonpsychotic mental disorders
This CodeF48Other nonpsychotic mental disorders

Specific Coding for Other nonpsychotic mental disordersOverview

Non-specific codes like F48 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use F48.1 for Depersonalization-derealization syndrome

  • Use F48.2 for Pseudobulbar affect

  • Use F48.8 for Other specified nonpsychotic mental disorders

  • Use F48.9 for Nonpsychotic mental disorder, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to F48: 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.

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 F48, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming F48: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • F93.0 Separation anxiety disorder of childhood
    nonpsychotic mental disorders (F40-F48) names F40-F48, which includes this code

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Mental Disorders

Mental disorders (or mental illnesses) are conditions that affect your thinking, feeling, mood, and behavior. They may happen over a short period of time or come and go. Some can be chronic (long-lasting). They can affect your ability to relate to others and function each day..

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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 F48Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other nonpsychotic mental disorders?

F48 is the ICD-10-CM category for other nonpsychotic mental disorders, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is F48 (Other nonpsychotic mental disorders) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other nonpsychotic mental disorders, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other nonpsychotic mental disorders need a more specific code from this category, such as F48.1, F48.2, and F48.8.