F40.1
Non-billableSocial phobias
F40.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Social phobias. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as F40.10 for billing.
F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
Fear of scrutiny by other people leading to avoidance of social situations. More pervasive social phobias are usually associated with low self-esteem and fear of criticism. They may present as a complaint of blushing, hand tremor, nausea, or urgency of micturition, the patient sometimes being convinced that one of these secondary manifestations of their anxiety is the primary problem. Symptoms may progress to panic attacks.
Includes
- •Anthropophobia
- •Social anxiety disorder
- •Social anxiety disorder of childhood
- •Social neurosis
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Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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