ICD-10-CM F40.10
ICD-10 Code F40.10: Social phobia (social anxiety disorder)
F40.10 is the ICD-10-CM code for social phobia, unspecified. DSM-5-TR crosswalks social anxiety disorder to F40.10.
- Official description
- Social phobia, unspecified
- Billable
- Yes
- Parent category
- F40.1 · Social phobias
- DSM-5-TR name
- Social anxiety disorder
Verified against the FY2027 ICD-10-CM code set (CDC/NCHS and CMS), effective October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, on . Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99).
Coding notes for F40.10
- DSM-5-TR social anxiety disorder codes to F40.10
- ICD-10-CM also has F40.11, Social phobia, generalized
- Document the feared situations and the avoidance or distress they cause
What to document for medical necessity
Payers look for a record that supports the diagnosis and the level of care. For anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders that usually means:
- The specific symptoms, triggers, and how long they have been present
- A scored measure where one fits, such as the GAD-7 or a panic or OCD severity scale
- Avoidance, safety behaviors, or rituals and the time they take
- Functional impairment the anxiety causes
- Treatment plan goals tied to measurable change in those symptoms
CPT codes often billed with F40.10
The ICD-10 code says why you are treating the client and the CPT code says what you did. These are the service codes most often paired with F40.10:
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICD-10 code for social anxiety disorder?
F40.10 (Social phobia, unspecified) is the code DSM-5-TR uses for social anxiety disorder.
What is F40.11?
F40.11 is Social phobia, generalized. It is a valid ICD-10-CM code, though DSM-5-TR social anxiety disorder is listed under F40.10.
This page is a coding reference, not clinical, diagnostic, billing, or legal advice. The diagnosis is the treating clinician's call, and payer rules vary - always confirm against the current ICD-10-CM code set and official guidelines and your payer's policy. See the full mental health ICD-10 code list.