F43.81

Billable

Prolonged grief disorder

F43.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Prolonged grief disorder. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
F01-F99
Parent
F43.8
Edition
FY2026

F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Bereavement is the period of grief and mourning after a death. When you grieve, it's part of the normal process of reacting to a loss. You may experience grief as a mental, physical, social or emotional reaction. Mental reactions can include anger, guilt, anxiety, sadness and despair. Physical reactions can include sleeping problems, changes in appetite, physical problems or illness. How long bereavement lasts can…

Read more about Bereavement at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Complicated grief
  • Complicated grief disorder
  • Persistent complex bereavement disorder

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

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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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F43.81?
F43.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Prolonged grief disorder". It falls under F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
Is F43.81 a billable code?
Yes — F43.81 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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