F45.21
Hypochondriasis
Applicable To
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Hypochondriacal neurosis
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Illness anxiety disorder
Approximate Synonyms
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Illness anxiety disorder
Clinical Information
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Preoccupation with the fear of having, or the idea that one has, a serious disease based on the person’s misinterpretation of bodily symptoms.
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Preoccupation with the fear of having, or the idea that one has, a serious disease based on the person’s misinterpretation of bodily symptoms. apa, dsm-iv)
Details
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F45.21 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM F45.21 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of F45.21 – other international versions of ICD-10 F45.21 may differ.