F45.42
Billable

Pain disorder with related psychological factors

Billable / Specific Code

What is Pain disorder with related psychological factors?

ICD-10-CM F45.42 is the diagnosis code for Pain disorder with related psychological factors. This code falls under the section "Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform and other nonpsychotic mental disorders" within Chapter 5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

Coding Guidelines for F45.42

Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where F45.42 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is F45.42 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, F45.42 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does F45.42 mean?

F45.42 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Pain disorder with related psychological factors". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of F45.42?

The parent code of F45.42 is F45.4 ("Pain disorders related to psychological factors"). F45.42 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is F45.42 in?

F45.42 is located in Section F40-F48 — "Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform and other nonpsychotic mental disorders" within Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use F45.42?

Use F45.42 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Pain disorder with related psychological factors" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Pain disorder with related psychological factors?

The ICD-10-CM code for Pain disorder with related psychological factors is F45.42.

Can F45.42 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, F45.42 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is F45.42 in?

F45.42 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is F45.42 valid for 2026?

Yes, F45.42 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
F45.42
Pain disorder with related psychological factors
Billable / Specific Code
5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
F40-F48 — Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform and other nonpsychotic mental disorders
2026 ICD-10-CM