ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Hematophobia
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Hematophobia”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Hematophobia
The ICD-10-CM code for Hematophobia is F40.230 (Fear of blood).
Within F40.23 (blood, injection, injury type phobia), F40.230 is specifically for fear of blood. Related codes cover injections and transfusions (F40.231), other medical care (F40.232) and injury (F40.233).
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 Hematophobia ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Hematophobia?
- F40.230 — Fear of blood.
Is F40.230 billable?
- Yes. F40.230 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can F40.230 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict F40.230 as a principal diagnosis.
Is F40.230 a CC or MCC?
- No. F40.230 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.