Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM F19 is the diagnosis code for Other psychoactive substance related disorders. 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. 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 F19 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, F19 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
F19 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other psychoactive substance related disorders". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
F19 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.
F19 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: F19.1, F19.2, F19.9.
Use F19 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other psychoactive substance related disorders" 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 Other psychoactive substance related disorders is F19.
No, F19 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
F19 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, F19 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.