F40.210 Arachnophobia
ICD-10-CM · CMS code reference
F40.210 is arachnophobia, a fear of spiders, one of the animal type phobias. A fear of other animals goes to F40.218.
Coding notes
From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.
Also covers
- Fear of spiders
Excludes2
Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.
- dysmorphophobia (nondelusional) (F45.22)
- nosophobia (F45.22)
Related codes
F40.218Other animal type phobia ICD-10-CMF40.220Fear of thunderstorms ICD-10-CMF40.228Other natural environment type phobia ICD-10-CMF40.230Fear of blood ICD-10-CMF40.231Fear of injections and transfusions ICD-10-CMF40.232Fear of other medical care ICD-10-CMF40.233Fear of injury ICD-10-CMF40.240Claustrophobia ICD-10-CM
Common questions
Is F40.210 a billable code?
Yes. F40.210 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.