F40.8 vs F93.0
F40.8 (Other phobic anxiety disorders) compared with F93.0 (Separation anxiety disorder of childhood), 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. F93.0 carries an Excludes2 note covering F40.8: “nonpsychotic mental disorders (F40-F48)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Yes, when both are documented. F93.0 carries an Excludes2 note covering F40.8: “phobic anxiety disorder of childhood (F40.8)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| F40.8Other phobic anxiety disorders | F93.0Separation anxiety disorder of childhood | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | F01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99) | F01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99) |
| Definition | Other phobic anxiety disorders is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (F40.8). | Separation anxiety disorder of childhood is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (F93.0). |
| Includes | Phobic anxiety disorder of childhood | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources