ICD-10 Code F12.10 – Cannabis abuse, uncomplicated (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F12.10 – Cannabis abuse, uncomplicated
What it is
F12.10 identifies cannabis abuse without documented complications. Use it when the record supports problematic cannabis use, but does not describe dependence, intoxication, withdrawal, or another cannabis-related disorder.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, records may note recurrent use despite harm, impaired functioning, or difficulty controlling use, but you should code only what is clearly documented.
When to use this code
Use F12.10 when the clinician documents cannabis abuse and no complication is reported. It may fit outpatient, emergency, or behavioral health notes that describe harmful or excessive use without dependence or intoxication. If the note is vague, check documentation before assigning the code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for cannabis dependence, cannabis intoxication, withdrawal, or cannabis-related psychotic disorder. If the chart describes a different cannabis diagnosis, select the more specific code.
Coding tip
Confirm that “abuse” is explicitly documented and that no higher-level cannabis diagnosis applies.