F41.1 ICD-10-CA code: Generalized anxiety disorder
F41.1 is the ICD-10-CA code for “Generalized anxiety disorder” in CIHI’s FY 2026–2027 release, in effect from Apr 1, 2026.
Official description
F41.1Generalized anxiety disorder
ICD-10-CA · Canada · Also written F411
Index terms
Entries in CIHI’s alphabetical index that lead to F41.1. Searching the index by the condition the note names is how coders reach this code.
- Anxiety, state
- Anxiety, neurosis
- Anxiety, reaction
- Reaction, anxiety
- Apprehension state
- Anxiety, generalized
- State (of), apprehension
- State (of), anxiety (neurotic)
- Disorder (of), anxiety, generalized
- Neurosis, neurotic, anxiety (state)
- Psychoneurosis, psychoneurotic, anxiety (state)
Notes for F41.1
As CIHI prints them, with any note F41.1 takes from the headings above it.
Includes
- Anxiety:• neurosis• reaction• state
- Disorders of psychological developmentFrom Chapter 5: Mental and behavioural disorders (F00-F99)
Excludes
Conditions classified elsewhere.
- Neurasthenia (F48.0)
- When associated with conduct disorder in F91.- (F92.8)From F40-F48 Neurotic, stress-related and somatoform disorders
- Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)From Chapter 5: Mental and behavioural disorders (F00-F99)
Note
- Anxiety that is generalized and persistent but not restricted to, or even strongly predominating in, any particular environmental circumstances (i.e. it is "free-floating"). The dominant symptoms are variable but include complaints of persistent nervousness, trembling, muscular tensions, sweating, lightheadedness, palpitations, dizziness, and epigastric discomfort. Fears that the patient or a relative will shortly become ill or have an accident are often expressed.
- Disorders in which manifestation of anxiety is the major symptom and is not restricted to any particular environmental situation. Depressive and obsessional symptoms, and even some elements of phobic anxiety, may also be present, provided that they are clearly secondary or less severe.From F41 Other anxiety disorders
Where F41.1 sits
- 1ChapterChapter 5: Mental and behavioural disorders (F00-F99)
- 2Block F40-F48Neurotic, stress-related and somatoform disorders
- 3Category F41Other anxiety disorders
- 4Valid code F41.1Generalized anxiety disorder
Source and release
- Data release
- ICD-10-CA · FY 2026–2027
- Effective date
- Apr 1, 2026
- Publisher
- CIHI
This page is built from the ICD-10-CA catalog that Vero Codes reads when it suggests codes: Canadian Institute for Health Information’s FY 2026–2027 release, imported from the publisher’s file and checked against it. The description, notes and structured data come from the same record.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CA code F41.1 mean?
F41.1 is the ICD-10-CA code for “Generalized anxiety disorder” in CIHI’s ICD-10-CA FY 2026–2027 release.
Where is F41.1 in ICD-10-CA?
F41.1 sits under F41 Other anxiety disorders, within F40-F48 Neurotic, stress-related and somatoform disorders, within Chapter 5: Mental and behavioural disorders (F00-F99).
What coding notes apply to F41.1?
ICD-10-CA lists Note, Includes, Excludes notes for F41.1, including those from the headings it sits under. They are listed on this page with where each one comes from.
Which ICD-10-CA release does this page use?
It uses CIHI’s FY 2026–2027 release, in effect from Apr 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027. It is a reference: confirm the code against the current list and the payer’s rules before you submit it.