ICD-10 Code F13.94 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use, unspecified with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced mood disorder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F13.94 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use, unspecified with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced mood disorder
What it is
This code identifies mood disturbance caused by sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use when the substance use is unspecified. It indicates the mood disorder is attributed to the drug effect, not a primary psychiatric condition.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see depressed mood, irritability, emotional lability, or other mood changes occurring in the setting of sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly links the patient’s mood disorder to sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use and the substance use is documented as unspecified. The provider should document both the substance-related disorder and the mood disturbance. If the note does not support a substance-induced condition, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use it for a primary mood disorder without substance attribution. Also avoid it when the substance type or the relationship between use and mood symptoms is not documented.
Coding tip
Confirm that the mood disorder is explicitly described as substance-induced before assigning F13.94.