ICD-10/F40.24

F40.24 ICD 2026 Code: Situational type phobia

F40.24 is the authoritative medical code for Situational type phobia. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for situational type phobia (ICD-10-CM F40.24), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Situational type phobia is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code F40.24. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes2 (not included here): dysmorphophobia (nondelusional) F45.22; nosophobia F45.22.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for F40.24 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • dysmorphophobia (nondelusional) F45.22
  • nosophobia F45.22

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can F40.24 be billed directly?

No. F40.24 (Situational type phobia) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Can F40.24 be reported alongside related conditions?

Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, F40.24 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: dysmorphophobia (nondelusional) (F45.22); nosophobia (F45.22).

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to F40.24 in its code family, with their registry titles.