F40.11 – Social phobia, generalized

F40.11 Diagnosis Code: Social Phobia, Generalized

• F40.11 is the ICD-10-CM code used for a diagnosis of generalized social phobia.
• This code denotes a persistent fear of one or more social or performance situations in which the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or possible scrutiny by others.
• The individual fears that they will act in an embarrassing or humiliating way.
• This condition is often characterized by extreme anxiety in social settings, limited ability to function in daily life, and avoidance behaviors.

Is F40.11 Billable?

Yes, F40.11 is a billable code. It is used for diagnosis and reimbursement purposes. The code helps to validate the medical necessity of treatment and confirms the services provided by healthcare professionals.

Clinical Information

• Generalized social phobia, or social anxiety disorder, involves a fear of social situations where scrutiny and negative judgment may occur.
• The person experiences persistent, intense anxiety and self-consciousness in everyday social situations.
• Physical symptoms, such as blushing, profuse sweating, trembling, nausea, and difficulty speaking, often accompany anxiety.
• The person typically avoids social conditions that limit their activities or disrupts their life.
• Cognitive behavioral therapy and medications are common treatments, often resulting in significant improvement.

Synonyms Include:

• Generalized Social Anxiety Disorder
• Chronic Social Phobia
• Social Fear
• Generalized Social Fear
• Severe Social Phobia

Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Social Phobia

• F40.10 - Social phobia, unspecified
• F40.8 - Other phobic anxiety disorders
• F41.1 - Generalized anxiety disorder
• F41.0 - Panic disorder
• F40.01 - Agoraphobia with panic disorder
• F41.3 - Other mixed anxiety disorders
• F40.9 - Phobic anxiety disorder, unspecified
• F41.9 - Anxiety disorder, unspecified