Agoraphobia with panic disorder

This code signifies a specific anxiety disorder characterized by marked fear or anxiety about situations from which escape might be difficult or embarrassing, or in which help might not be available, in the event of developing panic-like symptoms. This agoraphobia is always accompanied by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks.

Assign this code when documentation clearly indicates both agoraphobia and the presence of panic disorder. This typically involves a diagnostic statement from a psychiatrist or other qualified mental health professional confirming both conditions are present and co-occurring.

• Do not code F41.0 (Panic disorder without agoraphobia) simultaneously with this code due to the Excludes1 note.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states the presence of both agoraphobia and panic disorder, not just one or the other.
• This code inherently includes panic disorder; therefore, a separate code for panic disorder is not needed when this code is assigned.