F18.2 – Inhalant dependence
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use
- Code
F18.2(claims format:F182)- Description
- Inhalant dependence
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
- F18
Billable codes under F18.2
F18.2 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- F18.20 – Inhalant dependence, uncomplicatedBillable
- F18.21 – Inhalant dependence, in remissionBillable
- F18.22 – Inhalant dependence with intoxicationHeader (more codes below)
- F18.24 – Inhalant dependence with inhalant-induced mood disorderBillable
- F18.25 – Inhalant dependence with inhalant-induced psychotic disorderHeader (more codes below)
- F18.27 – Inhalant dependence with inhalant-induced dementiaBillable
- F18.28 – Inhalant dependence with other inhalant-induced disordersHeader (more codes below)
- F18.29 – Inhalant dependence with unspecified inhalant-induced disorderBillable
Notes for F18.2
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
F18 – Inhalant related disorders
- volatile solvents
Related codes in F18
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code F18.2?
F18.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for inhalant dependence, in the block F10-F19 (Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use).
Is F18.2 a billable code?
No. F18.2 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does F18.2 belong to?
It belongs to category F18 – Inhalant 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.