Is F48.2 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes. F48.2 (Pseudobulbar affect) is billable and can be used for insurance claims. Always verify payer-specific requirements.

F48.2 ✓ Billable

Pseudobulbar affect

Q: What is ICD-10 code F48.2?

ICD-10-CM code F48.2 stands for "Pseudobulbar affect". It is a billable code in the Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders chapter, effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026).

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Code

F48.2

System

ICD-10-CM

Billable

Yes — valid for submission

Effective

FY2026

Chapter

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Source

CMS / CDC NCHS

⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F48.2?

ICD-10-CM code F48.2 represents Pseudobulbar affect. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.

Is F48.2 billable?

Yes. F48.2 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.

What chapter is F48.2 in?

F48.2 belongs to the Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders chapter (F01–F99) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the F48 category

F48 Other nonpsychotic mental disorders Non-billable F48.1 Depersonalization-derealization syndrome Billable F48.8 Other specified nonpsychotic mental disorders Billable F48.9 Nonpsychotic mental disorder, unspecified Billable

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