Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM F55 is the diagnosis code for Abuse of non-psychoactive substances. This code falls under the section "Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors" within Chapter 5 â 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.
The following conditions are not included in F55. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where F55 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, F55 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
F55 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Abuse of non-psychoactive substances". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
F55 is located in Section F50-F59 â "Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors" within Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
F55 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: F55.0, F55.1, F55.2, F55.3, F55.4 and more.
Use F55 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Abuse of non-psychoactive substances" 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 Abuse of non-psychoactive substances is F55.
No, F55 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
F55 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, F55 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.