F40.0

Clinical Information

• An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense, irrational fear of venturing out into open places or situations in which help or escape) might not be available should excessive anxiety or panic symptoms develop.

• Excessive fear of being alone, or being in public places or situations e.g., in crowds or elevators) from which there is no easy escape or where help cannot be obtained in the event of an incapacitating reaction or panic.

• Intense, irrational fear of open spaces, characterized by marked fear of being alone or of being in public places where escape would be difficult or help might not be available.

• Obsessive, persistent, intense fear of open places.

Details

• F40.0 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM F40.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of F40.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 F40.0 may differ.