ICD-10-CM · F41.9
ICD-10 F41.9: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Anxiety not meeting criteria for specific subtype (GAD, panic, social). Use F41.1 (GAD), F41.0 (panic) when criteria met.
Code
F41.9
Category
Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
Clinical context
Anxiety not meeting criteria for specific subtype (GAD, panic, social). Use F41.1 (GAD), F41.0 (panic) when criteria met.
Documentation requirements
- Validated screening tool (GAD-7) documented
- Functional impairment
- Exclusion of medical causes
Common related procedures
- 96127 brief emotional assessment
- 90832/90834/90837 psychotherapy
- 99214 E&M for medication management
Common payer denial patterns
- Use specific F41.x code when criteria met for better reimbursement
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 F41.9 mean?
Anxiety disorder, unspecified
When is this code documented?
Anxiety not meeting criteria for specific subtype (GAD, panic, social). Use F41.1 (GAD), F41.0 (panic) when criteria met.
What documentation supports this code?
Validated screening tool (GAD-7) documented; Functional impairment; Exclusion of medical causes.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Use specific F41.x code when criteria met for better reimbursement.
Related diagnoses
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