ICD Code F41.1

ICD code F41.1 is used to identify and classify Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), a mental health condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, such as work, health, or social interactions. This code helps healthcare providers document and communicate the diagnosis for treatment planning and insurance billing purposes.

1. Excessive Anxiety and Worry: The individual experiences excessive anxiety and worry about various events or activities, occurring more days than not for at least six months.

2. Difficulty Controlling Worry: The person finds it challenging to control the worry, which is pervasive and persistent.

3. Presence of Additional Symptoms: At least three or more of the following symptoms are present for more days than not over the past six months:

• Restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge
• Being easily fatigued
• Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank
• Irritability
• Muscle tension
• Sleep disturbance (difficulty falling or staying asleep, or restless, unsatisfying sleep)

4. Significant Distress or Impairment: The anxiety, worry, or physical symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

5. Not Attributable to Substance Use or Medical Condition: The disturbance is not due to the physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or another medical condition (e.g., hyperthyroidism).

6. Not Better Explained by Another Mental Disorder: The anxiety and worry are not better explained by another mental disorder, such as panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or post-traumatic stress disorder.

For the ICD code F41.1, which pertains to Generalized Anxiety Disorder, the relevant CPT codes that may be used for treatment include:

1. 90832 - Psychotherapy, 30 minutes with patient

2. 90834 - Psychotherapy, 45 minutes with patient

3. 90837 - Psychotherapy, 60 minutes with patient

4. 90846 - Family psychotherapy (without the patient present), 50 minutes

5. 90847 - Family psychotherapy (conjoint psychotherapy) (with patient present), 50 minutes

6. 90853 - Group psychotherapy (other than of a multiple-family group)

7. 99201-99215 - Evaluation and management services, which may be used if the treatment involves a medical evaluation or management component

8. 96130 - Psychological testing evaluation services by a physician or qualified healthcare professional, first hour

9. 96131 - Psychological testing evaluation services by a physician or qualified healthcare professional, each additional hour

10. 96136 - Psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring by physician or other qualified healthcare professional, two or more tests, any method, first 30 minutes

11. 96137 - Psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring by physician or other qualified healthcare professional, two or more tests, any method, each additional 30 minutes

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the treatment and management of conditions related to ICD code F41.1. It's important for healthcare providers to select the appropriate CPT code based on the specific services rendered during the patient's visit.

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