ICD-10-CM code F42.2 describes obsessive-compulsive disorder with mixed obsessions and compulsions. OCD with both intrusive obsessions and repetitive compulsions. It is a billable, specific code valid for claim submission. It is grouped under the “Anxiety, Trauma & Stress-Related Disorders” section of the mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders chapter.
When to use F42.2
Use this group for phobias, panic, generalized anxiety, OCD, PTSD, acute and adjustment disorders, and dissociative and somatic symptom disorders. Match the code to the specific syndrome and document the precipitating trigger where relevant. For F42.2 specifically, ocd with both intrusive obsessions and repetitive compulsions.
Documentation & billing
Document the specific syndrome, severity or frequency, and for trauma- or stress-related codes the precipitating event. For somatic symptom and pain disorders, note the psychological factors involved.
Common pitfalls
- Using unspecified anxiety (F41.9) when criteria for a specific disorder are met.
- Coding PTSD under a generic anxiety or stress code.
- Failing to specify the phobia type (animal, situational, or blood-injection-injury).
Common search terms for F42.2
Clinicians often look up F42.2 using plain-language terms. This code maps to:
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code F42.2?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder with mixed obsessions and compulsions. OCD with both intrusive obsessions and repetitive compulsions.
Is F42.2 a billable ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. F42.2 (Obsessive-compulsive disorder with mixed obsessions and compulsions) is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code that can be reported on a claim. Confirm the current official descriptor against the CDC code set and your payer’s policies before submitting.
What should I document to support F42.2?
Document the specific syndrome, severity or frequency, and for trauma- or stress-related codes the precipitating event. For somatic symptom and pain disorders, note the psychological factors involved.