ICD-10 Code F12.23 – Cannabis dependence with withdrawal (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F12.23 – Cannabis dependence with withdrawal
What it is
Use this code for cannabis dependence when the patient also has withdrawal symptoms after stopping or reducing use. It reflects both the dependence pattern and the withdrawal state.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly documented withdrawal findings include irritability, anxiety, sleep disturbance, decreased appetite, restlessness, and depressed mood.
When to use this code
Assign F12.23 when the record clearly states cannabis dependence with withdrawal or documents both conditions together. Use it for encounters where withdrawal symptoms are the focus of evaluation or management. Check documentation if the note only says cannabis use without dependence.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for uncomplicated cannabis use, intoxication, or abuse without dependence and withdrawal. If withdrawal is not documented, select the more specific code supported by the chart.
Coding tip
Look for explicit wording of both dependence and withdrawal in the provider note before assigning F12.23.