F40.2 vs F45.22
F40.2 (Specific (isolated) phobias) compared with F45.22 (Body dysmorphic disorder), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. F40.2 carries an Excludes2 note covering F45.22: “dysmorphophobia (nondelusional) (F45.22)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Yes, when both are documented. F40.2 carries an Excludes2 note covering F45.22: “nosophobia (F45.22)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| F40.2Specific (isolated) phobias | F45.22Body dysmorphic disorder | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | F01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99) | F01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99) |
| Definition | Specific (isolated) phobias is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (F40.2). | Body dysmorphic disorder is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (F45.22). |
| Includes | — | Bigorexia Dysmorphophobia (nondelusional) Muscle dysmorphia Nosophobia |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources