Is F40.23 a billable code?
No. F40.23 is a header code that groups 4 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
F40.23: Blood, injection, injury type phobia
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
F40.23 groups related diagnoses under blood, injection, injury type phobia. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under F40.23
- F40.230Fear of blood
- F40.231Fear of injections and transfusions
- F40.232Fear of other medical care
- F40.233Fear of injury
Other codes in F40.2 Specific (isolated) phobias
F40.23 questions
What does F40.23 mean?
F40.23 is the ICD-10-CM code for Blood, injection, injury type phobia. It is in chapter 5, Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.