ICD-10 Code F13.281 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced sexual dysfunction (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F13.281 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced sexual dysfunction
What it is
This code identifies dependence on sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic drugs when the medication use has caused sexual dysfunction. Use it when both the dependence and the drug-induced sexual problem are documented.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical records may note impaired sexual function linked to ongoing sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use, along with dependence behaviors such as tolerance, withdrawal, or inability to cut down.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic dependence and specifically states that sexual dysfunction is caused by that substance. It fits encounters where the adverse sexual effect is part of the coded diagnosis. Check documentation if the record only mentions medication use without dependence or without a causal link.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for sexual dysfunction from another cause, such as a different medication class or a non-drug condition. Do not assign it if dependence is not documented or if the substance-induced relationship is unclear.
Coding tip
Code the dependence and the induced sexual dysfunction together only when the record clearly links both to the same sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic substance.