F12.21 – Cannabis dependence, in remission

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code F12.21

Code: F12.21 (claims format: F1221)
Description: Cannabis dependence, in remission
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
Block: F10-F19 Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use
Parent codes: F12 › F12.2

Notes for F12.21

Applicable to:

Cannabis use disorder, moderate, in early remission
Cannabis use disorder, moderate, in sustained remission
Cannabis use disorder, severe, in early remission
Cannabis use disorder, severe, in sustained remission

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

F12 – Cannabis related disorders

Includes:

marijuana

F12.2 – Cannabis dependence

Excludes1 (not coded here):

cannabis abuse (F12.1-)
cannabis use, unspecified (F12.9-)

Excludes2 (not included here):

cannabis poisoning (T40.7-)

Index terms for F12.21

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in F12.2

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F12.21?

F12.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for cannabis dependence, in remission, in the block F10-F19 (Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use).

Is F12.21 a billable code?

Yes. F12.21 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does F12.21 belong to?

It belongs to category F12 – Cannabis related disorders.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.