F55
Non-billableAbuse of non-psychoactive substances
Abuse of non-psychoactive substances
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- disorders of psychological development
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for abuse of non-psychoactive substances?
The ICD-10-CM code for abuse of non-psychoactive substances is F55. The full clinical description is "Abuse of non-psychoactive substances". F55 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code F55 mean?
ICD-10-CM code F55 represents “Abuse of non-psychoactive substances”. It is classified under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is F55 a billable code?
No, F55 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under F55.
What chapter is F55 in?
F55 is in Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (codes F01-F99).
What are the subcategories under F55?
F55 has 6 child codes, including: F55.0 (Abuse of antacids), F55.1 (Abuse of herbal or folk remedies), F55.2 (Abuse of laxatives), F55.3 (Abuse of steroids or hormones), and 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for F55?
F55 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2874975. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does F55 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like abuse of non-psychoactive substances affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of F55?
F55 maps to the ICD-11 code: 6C4H.1Z (Harmful pattern of use of non-psychoactive substances, unspecified).
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