F13.9
Non-billableSedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-related use, unspecified
Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-related use, unspecified
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 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (10)
F13.90Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use, unsp, uncomplicated
F13.91Sedatv/hyp/anxiolytc use, unspecified, in remission
F13.92Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use, unsp with intoxication
F13.93Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use, unsp with withdrawal
F13.94Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use, unsp w mood disorder
F13.95Sedatv/hyp/anxiolytc use, unsp w psychotic disorder
F13.96Sedatv/hyp/anxiolytc use, unsp w persist amnestic disorder
F13.97Sedatv/hyp/anxiolytc use, unsp w persisting dementia
F13.98Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use, unsp w oth disorders
F13.99Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use, unsp w unsp disorder
Related Codes(2)
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 sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-related use, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-related use, unspecified is F13.9. The full clinical description is "Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-related use, unspecified". F13.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code F13.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code F13.9 represents “Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-related use, unspecified”. 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 F13.9 a billable code?
No, F13.9 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under F13.9.
What chapter is F13.9 in?
F13.9 is in Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (codes F01-F99).
What codes cannot be used with F13.9?
F13.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-related abuse (F13.1-); sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-related dependence (F13.2-).
What are the subcategories under F13.9?
F13.9 has 10 child codes, including: F13.90 (Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use, unsp, uncomplicated), F13.91 (Sedatv/hyp/anxiolytc use, unspecified, in remission), F13.92 (Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use, unsp with intoxication), F13.93 (Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use, unsp with withdrawal), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for F13.9?
F13.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2874550. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does F13.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-related use, unspecified 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 F13.9?
F13.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: 6C44.Z (Disorders due to use of sedatives, hypnotics or anxiolytics, unspecified).
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