ICD-10-CM F41.0
ICD-10 Code F41.0: Panic disorder
F41.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for panic disorder. The official descriptor is “Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety]”.
- Official description
- Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety]
- Billable
- Yes
- Parent category
- F41 · Other anxiety disorders
- DSM-5-TR name
- Panic 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 F41.0
- Use when the clinician diagnoses panic disorder
- Agoraphobia has separate codes in F40.0-, such as F40.00
- Document panic attack frequency and any avoidance that follows
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 F41.0
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 F41.0:
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICD-10 code for panic attacks?
Panic disorder is F41.0. Panic attacks that are part of another condition are usually captured by that condition's code rather than F41.0.
Is agoraphobia coded with F41.0?
No. Agoraphobia has its own codes under F40.0-, for example F40.00 (Agoraphobia, unspecified). When both are diagnosed, each can be coded.
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.