F19.2
Non-billableOther psychoactive substance dependence
F19.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other psychoactive substance dependence. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as F19.20 for billing.
F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
A cluster of behavioural, cognitive, and physiological phenomena that develop after repeated substance use and that typically include a strong desire to take the drug, difficulties in controlling its use, persisting in its use despite harmful consequences, a higher priority given to drug use than to other activities and obligations, increased tolerance, and sometimes a physical withdrawal state. The dependence syndrome may be present for a specific psychoactive substance (e.g. tobacco, alcohol, or diazepam), for a class of substances (e.g. opioid drugs), or for a wider range of pharmacologically different psychoactive substances.
What this means — in plain language
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code F19.2?
- F19.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other psychoactive substance dependence". It falls under F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Is F19.2 a billable code?
- No — F19.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as F19.20) for billing.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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