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This article summarizes key information about the ICD-10 code for panic disorder, including diagnostic criteria, differential diagnoses, and related anxiety disorder codes.
We’ve also included all important related codes of the panic disorder ICD-10 code that fall under ICD code F41.
Bookmark this article as a reference to use next time you need to access the ICD-10 code for panic disorder, along with others like the ICD-10 code for anxiety with panic attacks.
You may also want to bookmark our article about the top billed ICD-10 codes.
What is the ICD-10?
Clinicians across the globe use standard diagnostic language and coding to create uniformity and help statisticians identify health and disease trends.
This clinical information is found in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), which is published by the World Health Organization (WHO). American clinicians use a clinically modified ICD-10 guide called the ICD-10-CM. The CM version contains greater specificity for both the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and for insurance purposes.
Mental health clinicians in the United States also use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5), published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The DSM-5 also contains relevant ICD-10 codes.
Using the correct ICD-10 code for panic disorder is critical for clinicians to use as part of the assessment process, for defining treatment goals, and ensuring correct insurance billing information.
What is the ICD-10 code for panic disorder?
The panic disorder ICD-10 code is classified in the ICD-10 under the section "Mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders" (F01 to F99), and the sub-section "Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform, and other nonpsychotic mental disorders" (F40-F48).
Under the F41 code for “Other anxiety disorders” is the panic disorder ICD-10 code: F41.0.
Note that there is no separate panic attack ICD-10 code; use the F41.0 code for panic attacks as well.
Related anxiety disorder codes
Within the F41 section for "other anxiety disorders," you'll find:
F41.0: Panic disorder ICD-10 code [episodic paroxysmal anxiety]
F41.1: Generalized anxiety disorder
F41.3: Other mixed anxiety disorders
F41.8: Other specified anxiety disorders
F41.9: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Other related codes
F40: Phobic anxiety disorders
F42: Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Panic disorder ICD-10 code diagnostic criteria
Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. The F41.0 diagnosis code for panic disorder is characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks and persistent worry about having additional panic attacks.
These attacks typically last minutes, though they may occasionally last longer.
Panic attacks begin with intense apprehension, fear, or terror, and often a feeling of impending doom.
Symptoms during a panic attack
Physical symptoms include:
Shortness of breath or sensations of being smothered
Dizziness, loss of balance, or faintness
Choking sensations
Pounding or racing heart (palpitations)
Trembling or shakiness
Sweating
Nausea or abdominal distress
Numbness or tingling (paresthesias)
Hot flashes or chills
Chest discomfort or pain
Psychological symptoms include:
Intense fear or feelings of terror
Feeling detached from yourself (depersonalization) or that things aren't real (derealization)
Fear of dying
Fear of losing control or "going crazy"
Important characteristics
Panic attacks can happen anytime, anywhere, and without warning
They may occur in response to stress or seemingly unrelated events
People with panic disorder may live in fear of another attack
They may avoid places where they've had an attack
For some people, this fear can become all-consuming and they may not be able to leave their home
Note: It’s important to use the correct ICD-10 code for panic disorder. Panic disorder may or may not be accompanied by agoraphobia. The code for agoraphobia with panic disorder is F40.01.
Differential diagnoses
When evaluating a patient and considering the use of the ICD-10 code for panic disorder, clinicians should also consider other conditions that may better explain the symptoms or co-occur with panic attacks.
This includes:
Delusional disorder
Mood disorders like depression
Other specified anxiety disorders
Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Phobic anxiety disorders
Physical conditions such as:
Heart disease
Respiratory conditions
Endocrine conditions
Drug-related conditions, such as withdrawal or substance use disorder
Excess caffeine
How to find the correct ICD-10 code
The full list of ICD-10 codes for panic disorder are available in the following digital and book formats:
The official ICD-10 under the section of Mental and behavioral disorders and sub-section, Neurotic, stress-related and somatoform disorders (F40 to F48), and Panic disorder (F41.0)
ICD-10-CM Data, a searchable ICD-10 database in the section “Mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders” (F01 to F99), and under the sub-section “Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform, and other nonpsychotic mental disorders (F40-F48), and “other anxiety disorders” (F41 code)
The panic disorder ICD-10 code can also be found in the DSM-5 (textbook and digital version)
Please note that while the DSM does contain accurate ICD-10 codes for panic disorder, they may not align with the most recent ICD version and diagnostic criteria and other indicators may differ.
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