F15.9

Non-billable

Other stimulant use, unspecified

Other stimulant use, unspecified

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

F10-F19

Parent Code

F15

Child Codes

8

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • disorders of psychological development
  • amphetamine-related disorders
  • caffeine

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • other stimulant abuse (F15.1-)
  • other stimulant dependence (F15.2-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
  • cocaine-related disorders (F14.-)

Child Codes (8)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code F15.9?

ICD-10-CM code F15.9 represents "Other stimulant use, unspecified". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is F15.9 a billable code?

No, F15.9 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under F15.9.

What chapter is F15.9 in?

F15.9 is in Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (codes F01-F99).

What codes cannot be used with F15.9?

F15.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: other stimulant abuse (F15.1-); other stimulant dependence (F15.2-).

What are the subcategories under F15.9?

F15.9 has 8 child codes, including: F15.90 (Other stimulant use, unspecified, uncomplicated), F15.91 (Other stimulant use, unspecified, in remission), F15.92 (Other stimulant use, unspecified with intoxication), F15.93 (Other stimulant use, unspecified with withdrawal), and 4 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for F15.9?

F15.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2874661. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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