Anxiety And Depression ICD-10-CM Codes
Read this short guide and learn about some of the anxiety and depression-related ICD-10 codes you can use for billing.
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What are anxiety and depression-related ICD-10 codes I can use?
There are many anxiety and depression ICD codes that you can choose from. Here are six examples:
- F06.4 - Anxiety disorder due to known physiological condition
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have an anxiety disorder that emerged because of a physiological condition they have. It’s possible for people with physiological problems to develop anxiety, especially if they are distressed about the negative effects of the condition.
- F10.180 - Alcohol abuse with alcohol-induced anxiety disorder
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to be heavily dependent on and consume copious amounts of alcohol more than they should. It is also specifically for those that developed an anxiety disorder due to their alcohol use, hence the alcohol-induced in the name.
- F40.8 - Other phobic anxiety disorders
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient with an anxiety disorder based on fear. Examples of this include being anxious because of the fear of abandonment, fear of being a burden to others, fear of sickness, fear of heights, etc.
- F32.A - Depression, unspecified
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have depression. Unspecified means that it is just known that the patient has depression. The cause isn’t identified; there are no indications if the depression is major or not, if it is a single episode or several, and other things like having psychotic features and what type of depression it is. If you manage to determine the specifics of the depression, it’s best to use a more specific ICD-10 code.
- F32.3 - Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic features
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have a major depressive disorder but who only experienced it for one episode. Severe with psychotic features means the major depressive disorder was severe, and the patient had hallucinations, delusions, and/or was in a state of stupor.
- F32.89 - Other specified depressive episodes
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have depression, but there’s no specific ICD-10 code for the type of depression they have. Some examples of depression that this code can be used for include endogenous depression, involutional depression, masked depression, menopausal depression, postoperative depression, etc.
Which of these anxiety and depression-related ICD-10 codes are billable?
All the aforementioned ICD-10 codes are billable.
Clinical information for anxiety and depression:
Anxiety manifests as feelings of fear and uneasiness. It is a common experience for everyone, particularly when confronted with significant problems that may notably impact our lives. Situations such as work performance evaluations, important school exams, making significant life choices, concerns about the safety of loved ones, and numerous other factors can trigger anxiety. Anxiety symptoms encompass excessive sweating, an accelerated heart rate, restlessness, susceptibility to panic attacks, occasional intrusive thoughts, and potential sleep disturbances.
Treating anxiety will depend on what it is specifically and how severe it is, but generally, treatment involves anti-anxiety medication and therapy.
Conversely, depression is a mental health issue that can significantly affect various aspects of a person's life and overall well-being if not addressed and if it worsens over time. This condition is marked by a range of symptoms, including feelings of despair, sadness, loneliness, worthlessness, emptiness, guilt, and thoughts of self-harm. Individuals experiencing depression may also display indifference and disinterest. Like those with anxiety, individuals with depression may struggle with sleep disturbances. This condition can potentially impact a person's relationships, beliefs, ability to perform daily activities (ADLs), and more.
Treatment for this may include, therapy (especially psychotherapy and CBT), making lifestyle changes, and medication like Prozac and Celexa.
Synonyms include:
- Acute depression
- Chronic depression
- Depressive disorder
- Mild depression
- Moderate depression
- Severe depression
- Anxiety attack
- Anxiety neurosis
- Anxiety state
- Apprehension
- Generalized anxiety disorder
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Commonly asked questions
Yes. The anxiety and depression-related ICD-10 codes that we listed earlier are all billable
For anxiety, healthcare professionals and providers will conduct a psychological evaluation and compare all results with the criteria for anxiety found in the latest edition of The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
For depression, healthcare professionals and providers will conduct physical exams, lab tests, and psychiatric evaluations. Then, they will compare all results with the criteria for depression found in the latest edition of The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Medication and psychotherapy for both.
