Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

ICD-10 Code: F41.9

Anxiety Disorder, Unspecified

Anxiety disorder without specification of type (GAD, panic, social anxiety, etc.).

Clinical Information

Anxiety disorders affect 31% of US adults. F41.9 used when specific type not documented. Symptoms: excessive worry, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbance.

Coding Guidelines

  • 1Use when 'anxiety' documented without specifying type
  • 2If GAD documented, use F41.1
  • 3If panic disorder, use F41.0

Common Uses

  • Primary care documentation of 'anxiety'
  • Medication management for anxiety

Related ICD-10 Codes

F41.1Generalized anxiety disorder
F41.0Panic disorder

Documentation Requirements

  • Document 'anxiety disorder' or 'anxiety'
  • Specify type if known (GAD, panic, social)

Real-World Coding Examples

Patient with anxiety, on sertraline. Stable. Diagnosis: Anxiety disorder, unspecified (F41.9)

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Medical coding for Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders