F40.10
Social anxiety disorder, unspecified
Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders Billable
Quick Reference
Marked fear or anxiety about social situations where scrutiny by others may occur
Clinical Information
When to Use This Code
Marked fear or anxiety about social situations where scrutiny by others may occur
Common Clinical Scenarios
- Fear of public speaking
- Avoidance of social gatherings
- Performance anxiety
- Social phobia treatment
Documentation Requirements
- Document feared social situations
- Record avoidance behaviors
- Note functional impairment (work, school, relationships)
- Use screening tools (LSAS, SPIN)
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
These terms are included in this code:
Social phobiaSocial anxietyPerformance anxiety
Exclusion Terms
Do NOT use this code for:
- Generalized anxiety disorder (F41.1)
- Panic disorder (F41.0)
- Agoraphobia (F40.0-)
Coding Notes
Distinguish from normal shyness
Often comorbid with depression
CBT and SSRIs are first-line treatment
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Code
F40.10
Category
Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders
Billable Status
Billable
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