ICD-10 F43.0
Billable / SpecificAcute stress reaction
About ICD-10-CM F43.0
ICD-10-CM code F43.0 represents Acute stress reaction. This is a billable/specific code in the Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental chapter (block F43). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM F43.0 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under F43.0. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Acute crisis reaction
- Acute reaction to stress
- Combat and operational stress reaction
- Combat fatigue
- Crisis state
- Psychic shock
Medicare LCD Coverage for F43.0
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list F43.0 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing F43.0.
1 Aetna
1 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with F43.0
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert F43.0 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| F43.0 | 3089 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To F43.0
Other codes in section F40-F48 (Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform and other nonpsychotic mental disorders).
ICD-10 F43.0, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code F43.0 billable? +
Yes, F43.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to F43.0? +
ICD-10 F43.0 includes: Acute crisis reaction; Acute reaction to stress; Combat and operational stress reaction, and 3 more clinical synonyms.
What ICD-9 codes does F43.0 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, F43.0 maps to ICD-9 codes: 3089. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.
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