ICD-10 Code F13.188 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic abuse with other sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced disorder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F13.188 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic abuse with other sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced disorder
What it is
This code identifies problematic use of sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic drugs with evidence of another substance-induced disorder caused by the same class. It applies when the record documents abuse and a related induced condition, but not a more specific code.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings may include misuse patterns plus mental, behavioral, or physiologic effects linked to the drug, such as confusion, abnormal behavior, or impaired functioning.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic abuse together with another induced disorder attributable to that substance class. The chart should support both the abuse diagnosis and the associated induced condition. If the induced disorder is named more specifically, code that documented condition instead.
Do not use for
Do not use it for simple use, dependence, or intoxication without abuse. Also avoid it when documentation identifies a different substance class or a more specific sedative-related induced disorder.
Coding tip
Check the note for both abuse and the induced disorder; if either is missing, this code may not be supported.