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ICD-10 Code F19.20: Other psychoactive substance dependence, uncomplicated

F19.20 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Other psychoactive substance dependence, uncomplicated in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. 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, uncomplicated in a patient's medical record.
  • May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
  • This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.

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.

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
category
F19.2Other psychoactive substance dependence
currentF19.2

Official coding notes

Inclusion terms
  • Other (or unknown) substance use disorder, moderate
  • Other (or unknown) substance use disorder, severe

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.

Related specialists

PsychiatristClinical Psychologist

Related codes

F19.21Other psychoactive substance dependence, in remissioncodeF19.22Other psychoactive substance dependence with intoxicationcategoryF19.23Other psychoactive substance dependence with withdrawalcategoryF19.24Other psychoactive substance dependence with psychoactive substance-induced mood disordercodeF19.25Other psychoactive substance dependence with psychoactive substance-induced psychotic disordercategoryF19.26Other psychoactive substance dependence with psychoactive substance-induced persisting amnestic disordercodeF19.27Other psychoactive substance dependence with psychoactive substance-induced persisting dementiacodeF19.28Other psychoactive substance dependence with other psychoactive substance-induced disorderscategoryF19.29Other psychoactive substance dependence with unspecified psychoactive substance-induced disordercode

Sibling codes

F19.21Other psychoactive substance dependence, in remissionbillableF19.22Other psychoactive substance dependence with intoxicationF19.23Other psychoactive substance dependence with withdrawalF19.24Other psychoactive substance dependence with psychoactive substance-induced mood disorderbillableF19.25Other psychoactive substance dependence with psychoactive substance-induced psychotic disorderF19.26Other psychoactive substance dependence with psychoactive substance-induced persisting amnestic disorderbillableF19.27Other psychoactive substance dependence with psychoactive substance-induced persisting dementiabillableF19.28Other psychoactive substance dependence with other psychoactive substance-induced disordersF19.29Other psychoactive substance dependence with unspecified psychoactive substance-induced disorderbillable

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Other psychoactive substance dependence, uncomplicated

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeF19.20
SystemICD10
Display nameOther psychoactive substance dependence, uncomplicated
ChapterMental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
BlockMental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

Index terms

Matched terms
AddictionDependence(on) (syndrome)Dependence(on) (syndrome)Dependence(on) (syndrome)Dependence(on) (syndrome)Dependence(on) (syndrome)Dependence(on) (syndrome)Dependence(on) (syndrome)Dependence(on) (syndrome)Disorder(of)
See also
Dependence

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