Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM F45.2 is the diagnosis code for Hypochondriacal disorders. This code falls under the section "Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform and other nonpsychotic mental disorders" within Chapter 5 â Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in F45.2. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where F45.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, F45.2 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
F45.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Hypochondriacal disorders". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of F45.2 is F45 ("Somatoform disorders"). F45.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.
F45.2 is located in Section F40-F48 â "Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform and other nonpsychotic mental disorders" within Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
F45.2 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: F45.20, F45.21, F45.22, F45.29.
Use F45.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Hypochondriacal disorders" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Hypochondriacal disorders is F45.2.
No, F45.2 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
F45.2 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, F45.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.