Is ICD-10-CM code F15 billable?

No, F15 (Other stimulant related disorders) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code F15 belong to?

F15 belongs to Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: F01–F99 (Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders).

F15Not billable, use a more specific code below

Other stimulant related disorders

In Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (F10-F19), chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

48 billable codes under F15: 19 are a CC; 46 map to HCC 137 (Drug Use Disorder, Moderate/Severe, or Drug Use with Non-Psychotic Complications), HCC 135 (Drug Use with Psychotic Complications), HCC 138 (Drug Use Disorder, Mild, Uncomplicated, Except Cannabis).A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment. An HCC counts toward a Medicare Advantage patient's risk score.

Instructional notes

Includes: conditions that are coded here

amphetamine-related disorders
caffeine

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

cocaine-related disorders (F14.-)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Section I.C.5.b Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (page 43), covers F15
Code only one pattern per substance: dependence outranks abuse and use, and abuse outranks use. Remission and unspecified use codes need provider documentation; code medical conditions separately with the substance code.

All codes under F15

F15 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

F15 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under F15 group to MS-DRG 894, 895, 896, 897, 791, or 793 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

DRG 894 Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence, Left AMA (48 of 48 codes)
DRG 895 Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence with Rehabilitation Therapy (48 of 48 codes)
DRG 896 Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence without Rehabilitation Therapy with MCC (48 of 48 codes)
DRG 897 Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence without Rehabilitation Therapy without MCC (48 of 48 codes)
DRG 791 Prematurity with Major Problems (3 of 48 codes)
DRG 793 Full Term Neonate with Major Problems (3 of 48 codes)

Other codes that refer to F15

Notes on these codes point to F15.

F14 Excludes2: other stimulant-related disorders (F15.-)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Drug Use and Addiction

Drugs are chemical substances that can change how your body and mind work. They include prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.