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# F40.218 Other animal type phobia

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

F40.218 is for an animal type phobia other than a fear of spiders, which has its own code, F40.210.

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

-   dysmorphophobia (nondelusional) (F45.22)
-   nosophobia (F45.22)

## Related codes

-   [`F40.210` Arachnophobia ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f40.210/)
-   [`F40.220` Fear of thunderstorms ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f40.220/)
-   [`F40.228` Other natural environment type phobia ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f40.228/)
-   [`F40.230` Fear of blood ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f40.230/)
-   [`F40.231` Fear of injections and transfusions ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f40.231/)
-   [`F40.232` Fear of other medical care ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f40.232/)
-   [`F40.233` Fear of injury ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f40.233/)
-   [`F40.240` Claustrophobia ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f40.240/)

## Common questions

### Is F40.218 a billable code?

Yes. F40.218 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

F40 Phobic anxiety disorders

Chapter

Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders

Billable

Yes

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