ICD-10 Code F13.14 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic abuse with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced mood disorder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F13.14 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic abuse with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced mood disorder
What it is
This code identifies problematic use of sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic drugs with a mood disorder caused by that use. It applies when the mood change is attributed to the substance, not a separate primary psychiatric condition.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see depressed mood, irritability, or mood lability linked to sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic abuse, with evidence that symptoms began during or after use.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record documents sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic abuse and a substance-induced mood disorder. The provider should connect the mood disturbance to the drug exposure. If the note does not clearly support causation, check documentation before assigning the code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for uncomplicated sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic abuse without a mood disorder. Do not use it when the mood disorder is primary or when the substance involved is different; check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm both the abuse pattern and the provider’s linkage of mood symptoms to the sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use.