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ICD-10 Code F19.2: Other psychoactive substance dependence

F19.2 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Other psychoactive substance dependence. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99).

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99).

When is it used?

  • May be used when a clinician documents other psychoactive substance dependence in a patient's medical record.
  • May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
  • This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

  • A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
  • A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
  • This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter
5Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
block
F10-F19Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use
category
F19Other psychoactive substance related disorders
currentF19

Official coding notes

Excludes1 (do not code together)
  • other psychoactive substance abuse (F19.1-)
  • other psychoactive substance use, unspecified (F19.9-)

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

PsychiatristClinical Psychologist

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.
Legacy codes
F19.2
Replacement codes
F19.20 — Other psychoactive substance dependence, uncomplicatedF19.21 — Other psychoactive substance dependence, in remissionF19.24 — Other psychoactive substance dependence with psychoactive substance-induced mood disorderF19.26 — Other psychoactive substance dependence with psychoactive substance-induced persisting amnestic disorderF19.27 — Other psychoactive substance dependence with psychoactive substance-induced persisting dementiaF19.29 — Other psychoactive substance dependence with unspecified psychoactive substance-induced disorder

Common synonyms

Other psychoactive substance dependence

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeF19.2
SystemICD10
Display nameOther psychoactive substance dependence
ChapterMental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
BlockMental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

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