ICD-10 F48.2
Billable / SpecificPseudobulbar affect
About ICD-10-CM F48.2
ICD-10-CM code F48.2 represents Pseudobulbar affect. This is a billable/specific code in the Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental chapter (block F48). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM F48.2 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under F48.2. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Involuntary emotional expression disorder
Coding Notes
Code First
- underlying cause, if known, such as:
- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (G12.21)
- multiple sclerosis (G35-)
- sequelae of cerebrovascular disease (I69.-)
- sequelae of traumatic intracranial injury (S06.-)
Medicare LCD Coverage for F48.2
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list F48.2 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing F48.2.
2 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with F48.2
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 97168 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy CMS LCD
- 97166 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy CMS LCD
- 92626 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy CMS LCD
- 29086 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy CMS LCD
- 92627 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy CMS LCD
- 97165 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy CMS LCD
- 92610 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy CMS LCD
- 92526 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy CMS LCD
- 97167 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy CMS LCD
Convert F48.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F48.2 | 31081 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To F48.2
Other codes in section F40-F48 (Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform and other nonpsychotic mental disorders).
ICD-10 F48.2, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code F48.2 billable? +
Yes, F48.2 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 F48.2? +
ICD-10 F48.2 includes: Involuntary emotional expression disorder.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with F48.2? +
Procedures frequently paired with F48.2 include: 97168, 97166, 92626, 29086, 92627.
What ICD-9 codes does F48.2 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, F48.2 maps to ICD-9 codes: 31081. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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