ICD-10 Code for Insomnia | Complete Diagnosis Code

A women sleep on table cause sleep disorder of insomnia. for this treatment use this ICD-10 Code for Insomnia

Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide.

The ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for insomnia help healthcare providers accurately document, diagnose, and bill for services related to sleep disturbances.

What Is Insomnia?

Insomnia refers to persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restorative sleep, even when adequate sleep opportunity exists. 

It can result from stress, medical conditions, medications, or mental health disorders such as anxiety or depression.

ICD-10 Codes for Insomnia

Below are the official ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes used for insomnia and its related conditions:

ICD-10 Code

Description

F51.0

Insomnia not due to a substance or known physiological condition

F51.01

Idiopathic insomnia (primary insomnia)

F51.02

Adjustment insomnia (stress-related insomnia)

F51.03

Paradoxical insomnia

F51.04

Psychophysiologic insomnia

F51.05

Insomnia due to other mental disorders

G47.0

Insomnia, general category

G47.00

Insomnia, unspecified

G47.01

Insomnia due to a medical condition

G47.09

Other insomnia

Common Clinical Variations

  • ICD-10 Code for Insomnia Due to Pain: G47.01 (when linked to a medical condition like chronic pain or injury).
  • ICD-10 Code for Insomnia Due to Anxiety: F51.05 (if related to anxiety or mental health).
  • ICD-10 Code for Insomnia Due to Anxiety and Fear: F51.02 or F51.05, depending on physician documentation.
  • ICD-10 Code for Chronic Insomnia: F51.01 (idiopathic or persistent form).
  • ICD-10 Code for Primary Insomnia: F51.01
  • ICD-10 Code for Sleep Disturbance: G47.9 (unspecified sleep disorder).

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Clinical Insights

Accurate ICD-10 coding for insomnia supports proper claim submission and helps establish medical necessity for diagnostic tests, therapy, or medication. Providers should ensure documentation specifies:

  • Type and duration of insomnia
  • Underlying causes (mental or physical)
  • Relationship with other conditions (like anxiety, depression, or chronic pain)

Final Thought

The correct ICD-10 diagnosis code for insomnia depends on the root cause and documentation. Whether it’s chronic, adjustment-related, or secondary to another disorder, precise coding ensures compliance and accurate reimbursement.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The general ICD-10 code for insomnia is G47.00 – Insomnia, unspecified.

Use F51.04, Psychophysiologic insomnia or F51.01 – Idiopathic insomnia, depending on the clinical documentation.

  • F51.0 refers to insomnia not due to a substance or physiological condition.
  • G47.0 refers to insomnia due to a physiological condition or when unspecified.

Use F51.05 – Insomnia due to other mental disorders when insomnia is linked to anxiety or fear.

When insomnia results from a physical or medical condition causing pain, code G47.01 – Insomnia due to medical condition applies.

Use G47.9 – Sleep disorder, unspecified for general or undiagnosed sleep issues

Yes, When insomnia is a symptom of another disorder (e.g., depression, chronic pain), it’s often listed as a secondary diagnosis.

Yes, ICD-10 codes such as F51.0–F51.05 and G47.00–G47.09 are billable and must align with clinical documentation for payer approval.

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