Comprehensive Anxiety Disorders: ICD-10-CM Codes & Diagnostic Features

Flashcards covering ICD-10-CM codes and key diagnostic features for various anxiety disorders including separation anxiety, mutism, phobias, panic disorder, agoraphobia, GAD, and substance-induced conditions.

Separation Anxiety Disorder (ICD-10-CM Code)

F93.0

Key Diagnostic Features of Separation Anxiety Disorder

Excessive fear or anxiety concerning separation from attachment figures, persistent worry about losing loved ones, refusal to be alone or away from home, and physical complaints when separation is anticipated; duration of at least $4$ weeks in children/adolescents and typically $6$ months in adults.

Selective Mutism (ICD-10-CM Code)

F94.0

Key Diagnostic Features of Selective Mutism

Consistent failure to speak in specific social situations despite the ability to speak normally in other settings; interferes with educational or social functioning and lasts at least $1$ month; not attributable to a communication disorder.

Specific Phobia (Animal Type) (ICD-10-CM Code)

F40.218

Key Diagnostic Features of Specific Phobia

Marked fear of a specific object or situation, immediate anxiety response upon exposure, avoidance behavior, fear that is disproportionate to actual danger, and persistent for $6$ months or more.

Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia) (ICD-10-CM Code)

F40.10

Key Diagnostic Features of Social Anxiety Disorder

Fear of social situations involving scrutiny by others, fear of embarrassment, humiliation, or rejection, avoidance of social situations, persistent for $6$ months or more, and significant distress or impairment.

Panic Disorder (ICD-10-CM Code)

F41.0

Key Diagnostic Features of Panic Disorder

Recurrent unexpected panic attacks, at least $1$ month of worry about future attacks, and behavioral changes related to attacks; panic attacks are not due to substances or medical conditions.

Agoraphobia (ICD-10-CM Code)

F40.00

Key Diagnostic Features of Agoraphobia

Fear or avoidance of at least $2$ of the following: public transportation, open spaces, enclosed spaces, standing in line/crowds, or being outside home alone.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) (ICD-10-CM Code)

F41.1

Key Diagnostic Features of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not for at least $6$ months, difficulty controlling the worry, and $3$ or more symptoms: restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, or sleep disturbance.

Alcohol-induced anxiety disorder (ICD-10-CM Code)

F10.980

Caffeine-induced anxiety disorder (ICD-10-CM Code)

F15.980

Stimulant-induced anxiety disorder (ICD-10-CM Code)

F15.980

Key Diagnostic Features of Substance/Medication-Induced Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety develops during or shortly after intoxication, withdrawal, or medication use; the substance is capable of producing anxiety symptoms; and symptoms are not better explained by another anxiety disorder.

Anxiety Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition (ICD-10-CM Code)

F06.4

Key Diagnostic Features of Anxiety Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

Anxiety is the direct physiological consequence of a medical condition, based on evidence from history, physical examination, or laboratory findings, and is not better explained by another mental disorder.

Common Medical Causes of Anxiety Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

Hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disorders, respiratory diseases, neurological conditions, and endocrine disorders.