F48.2

Billable

Pseudobulbar affect

F48.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pseudobulbar affect. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
F01-F99
Parent
F48
Edition
FY2026

F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

Includes

  • Involuntary emotional expression disorder

Code first

  • underlying cause, if known, such as:
  • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (G12.21)
  • multiple sclerosis (G35-)
  • sequelae of cerebrovascular disease (I69.-)
  • sequelae of traumatic intracranial injury (S06.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F48.2?
F48.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pseudobulbar affect". It falls under F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
Is F48.2 a billable code?
Yes — F48.2 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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