ICD-10 Coding for Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia(F40.01, F40.01A, F40.01B)

Learn about the ICD-10 code F40.01 for panic disorder with agoraphobia, including documentation requirements and coding guidelines.

Also known as:
Panic Disorder with Agoraphobic AvoidanceAgoraphobia with Panic Attacks
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia

Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
F40.01Agoraphobia with panic disorder
F41.0Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety] without agoraphobia

Clinical Decision Support

Always review the patient's clinical documentation thoroughly. When in doubt, choose the more specific code and ensure documentation supports it.

Key Information

Essential facts and insights aboutPanic Disorder with Agoraphobia

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Panic disorder without agoraphobiaF41.0

Use when panic attacks occur without agoraphobic avoidance.

Agoraphobia with panic disorderF40.01

Use when both panic attacks and agoraphobic avoidance are present.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia.

Vague documentation of anxiety symptoms

Impact

Clinical: Inadequate treatment planning, Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards, Financial: Potential claim denials

Mitigation

Use specific language to describe symptoms, Document frequency and context of symptoms

Coding F41.0 when agoraphobia is present

Impact

Reimbursement: Potential claim denials due to incorrect coding, Compliance: Non-compliance with ICD-10 guidelines, Data Quality: Inaccurate patient records and data

Mitigation

Verify and document agoraphobic avoidance to use F40.01.

Incorrect coding of panic disorder

Impact

Using F41.0 instead of F40.01 when agoraphobia is present

Mitigation

Ensure thorough documentation of agoraphobic avoidance

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