F48.2 – Pseudobulbar affect
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform and other nonpsychotic mental disorders
ICD-10-CM code
F48.2
- Code
F48.2(claims format:F482)- Description
- Pseudobulbar affect
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
- Block
- F40-F48 Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform and other nonpsychotic mental disorders
- Parent codes
- F48
Notes for F48.2
Applicable to:
- Involuntary emotional expression disorder
Index terms for F48.2
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in F48
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code F48.2?
F48.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for pseudobulbar affect, in the block F40-F48 (Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform and other nonpsychotic mental disorders).
Is F48.2 a billable code?
Yes. F48.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does F48.2 belong to?
It belongs to category F48 – Other nonpsychotic mental disorders.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.