F18.2
Non-billableInhalant dependence
Inhalant dependence
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
- volatile solvents
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 (8)
F18.20Inhalant dependence, uncomplicated
F18.21Inhalant dependence, in remission
F18.22Inhalant dependence with intoxication
F18.24Inhalant dependence with inhalant-induced mood disorder
F18.25Inhalant dependence with inhalant-induced psychotic disorder
F18.27Inhalant dependence with inhalant-induced dementia
F18.28Inhalant dependence with other inhalant-induced disorders
F18.29Inhalant dependence with unsp inhalant-induced disorder
Related Codes(2)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for inhalant dependence?
The ICD-10-CM code for inhalant dependence is F18.2. The full clinical description is "Inhalant dependence". F18.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code F18.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code F18.2 represents “Inhalant dependence”. 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 F18.2 a billable code?
No, F18.2 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 F18.2.
What chapter is F18.2 in?
F18.2 is in Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (codes F01-F99).
What codes cannot be used with F18.2?
F18.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: inhalant abuse (F18.1-); inhalant use, unspecified (F18.9-).
What are the subcategories under F18.2?
F18.2 has 8 child codes, including: F18.20 (Inhalant dependence, uncomplicated), F18.21 (Inhalant dependence, in remission), F18.22 (Inhalant dependence with intoxication), F18.24 (Inhalant dependence with inhalant-induced mood disorder), and 4 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for F18.2?
F18.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0021450. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does F18.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like inhalant dependence 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 F18.2?
F18.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 6C4B.2Z (Volatile inhalant dependence, unspecified).
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