ICD-10 Code F13.229 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence with intoxication, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F13.229 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence with intoxication, unspecified
What it is
This code identifies dependence on sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic drugs with current intoxication, when the specific drug is not documented. Use it when the record supports both dependence and intoxication, but the substance type remains unspecified.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Intoxication may include impaired judgment, slowed thinking, drowsiness, poor coordination, or altered consciousness, along with evidence of ongoing dependence.
When to use this code
Use this code when the clinician documents sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic dependence and also notes intoxication, but does not name the exact substance. It may apply in emergency, inpatient, or behavioral health records where the drug class is known but the agent is not. Check documentation if the record only shows use, abuse, or withdrawal.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for intoxication without dependence, or for dependence without current intoxication. If the specific sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic is identified, use the more specific code.
Coding tip
Confirm both dependence and intoxication are documented; if the substance is named, code to the specific agent instead of unspecified.