ICD-10 Code for Addiction
The default ICD-10-CM 2027 code for addiction is F19.20 – Other psychoactive substance dependence, uncomplicated. More specific codes depend on the details documented, as listed in the official index (3 codes, 3 billable).
- Main code
F19.20– Other psychoactive substance dependence, uncomplicated- Billable
- Yes
- See also
- Dependence
Index entries for Addiction
- alcohol, alcoholic (ethyl) (methyl) (wood) (without remission) –
F10.20- with remission –
F10.21
- with remission –
- drug – see Dependence, drug
- ethyl alcohol (without remission) –
F10.20- with remission –
F10.21
- with remission –
- heroin – see Dependence, drug, opioid
- methyl alcohol (without remission) –
F10.20- with remission –
F10.21
- with remission –
- methylated spirit (without remission) –
F10.20- with remission –
F10.21
- with remission –
- morphine (-like substances) – see Dependence, drug, opioid
- nicotine – see Dependence, drug, nicotine
- opium and opioids – see Dependence, drug, opioid
- tobacco – see Dependence, drug, nicotine
How to choose the right code
Start with the main term, then pick the indented subterm that matches the documentation (type, cause, site, laterality, episode of care). Always confirm the code in the tabular list: follow its Excludes1/Excludes2, “code first” and “use additional code” notes, and add a 7th character where required.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 alphabetic index.