F55 – Abuse of non-psychoactive substances
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors
ICD-10-CM code
F55
- Code
F55(claims format:F55)- Description
- Abuse of non-psychoactive substances
- 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
- F50-F59 Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors
Billable codes under F55
F55 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- F55.0 – Abuse of antacidsBillable
- F55.1 – Abuse of herbal or folk remediesBillable
- F55.2 – Abuse of laxativesBillable
- F55.3 – Abuse of steroids or hormonesBillable
- F55.4 – Abuse of vitaminsBillable
- F55.8 – Abuse of other non-psychoactive substancesBillable
Notes for F55
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code F55?
F55 is the ICD-10-CM code for abuse of non-psychoactive substances, in the block F50-F59 (Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors).
Is F55 a billable code?
No. F55 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.