F43.8
Non-billableOther reactions to severe stress
F43.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other reactions to severe stress. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as F43.81 for billing.
F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is stress? Stress is how your brain and body respond to a challenge or demand. When you are stressed, your body releases certain hormones . Hormones are chemicals that travel in your bloodstream and control how different parts of your body work. The hormones that are released when you are stressed make you alert and ready to act. They can raise your blood pressure, heart rate, and blood glucose (blood sugar)…
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Includes
- •Other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Sertraline›
- Apil Mel, Baptisia, Baryta Carb, Hamamelis, Kali Brom, Kali Phos, Lachesis, Lilium, Petroleum, Phosphoricum Ac, Spigelia Anth, Sulphur, Veratrum VirStandardized Insect Venom Allergenic Extract [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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