F41.1
Billable

Generalized anxiety disorder

Billable / Specific Code

What is Generalized anxiety disorder?

ICD-10-CM F41.1 is the diagnosis code for Generalized anxiety disorder. 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.

💡 Inclusions
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for F41.1

✅ This Code Includes

  • Anxiety neurosis
  • Anxiety reaction
  • Anxiety state
  • Overanxious disorder

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in F41.1. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • neurasthenia (F48.8)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where F41.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is F41.1 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, F41.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does F41.1 mean?

F41.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Generalized anxiety disorder". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of F41.1?

The parent code of F41.1 is F41 ("Other anxiety disorders"). F41.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is F41.1 in?

F41.1 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 F41.1?

Use F41.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Generalized anxiety disorder" 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 Generalized anxiety disorder?

The ICD-10-CM code for Generalized anxiety disorder is F41.1.

Can F41.1 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, F41.1 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is F41.1 in?

F41.1 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is F41.1 valid for 2026?

Yes, F41.1 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
F41.1
Generalized anxiety disorder
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