F45.8
Billable

Other somatoform disorders

Billable / Specific Code

What is Other somatoform disorders?

ICD-10-CM F45.8 is the diagnosis code for Other somatoform disorders. 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
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for F45.8

✅ This Code Includes

  • Psychogenic dysmenorrhea
  • Psychogenic dysphagia, including 'globus hystericus'
  • Psychogenic pruritus
  • Psychogenic torticollis
  • Somatoform autonomic dysfunction
  • Teeth grinding

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as F45.8. They are mutually exclusive:

  • sleep related teeth grinding (G47.63)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where F45.8 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is F45.8 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, F45.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does F45.8 mean?

F45.8 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other somatoform disorders". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of F45.8?

The parent code of F45.8 is F45 ("Somatoform disorders"). F45.8 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is F45.8 in?

F45.8 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 F45.8?

Use F45.8 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other somatoform disorders" 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 Other somatoform disorders?

The ICD-10-CM code for Other somatoform disorders is F45.8.

Can F45.8 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, F45.8 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is F45.8 in?

F45.8 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from F45.8?

Type 1 Excludes for F45.8 include: sleep related teeth grinding (G47.63).

Is F45.8 valid for 2026?

Yes, F45.8 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
F45.8
Other somatoform disorders
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