F40.230
✓ BillableFear of blood
Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • dysmorphophobia (nondelusional) (F45.22)
- • nosophobia (F45.22)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code F40.230 represents fear of blood. This code falls under the Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code F40.230?
ICD-10-CM code F40.230 is "Fear of blood". It belongs to the category: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99).
Is F40.230 a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, F40.230 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Can F40.230 be coded with other codes?
F40.230 has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in F40.23
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)