Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM F13.188 is the diagnosis code for Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic abuse with other sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced disorder. This code falls under the section "Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use" within Chapter 5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where F13.188 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, F13.188 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
F13.188 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic abuse with other sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced disorder". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of F13.188 is F13.18 ("Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic abuse with other sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced disorders"). F13.188 provides a more specific classification within this category.
F13.188 is located in Section F10-F19 — "Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use" within Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use F13.188 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic abuse with other sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced disorder" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic abuse with other sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced disorder is F13.188.
Yes, F13.188 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
F13.188 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, F13.188 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.