F51.4

Billable

Sleep terrors [night terrors]

F51.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Sleep terrors [night terrors]. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
F01-F99
Parent
F51
Edition
FY2026

F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is sleep? While you are sleeping your brain and body functions are still active. Sleep is a natural process that helps your body restore energy, supports learning and memory, and keeps you healthy. It's not just the number of hours of sleep you get that matters. The quality of your sleep is also important. During the night, your brain cycles through different stages of non-rapid eye movement (non-REM) sleep and…

Read more about Sleep Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Includes

  • Non-rapid eye movement sleep arousal disorders, sleep terror type

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F51.4?
F51.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Sleep terrors [night terrors]". It falls under F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
Is F51.4 a billable code?
Yes — F51.4 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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