ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Apeirophobia
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Apeirophobia”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Apeirophobia
The ICD-10-CM code for Apeirophobia is F40.228 (Other natural environment type phobia).
Within F40.22, choose F40.228 (Other natural environment type phobia) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: fear of thunderstorms (F40.220).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 882 (Neuroses Except Depressive, relative weight 0.9952), in MDC 19 (Mental Diseases and Disorders), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about Apeirophobia ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Apeirophobia?
- F40.228 — Other natural environment type phobia.
Is F40.228 billable?
- Yes. F40.228 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can F40.228 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict F40.228 as a principal diagnosis.
Is F40.228 a CC or MCC?
- No. F40.228 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.