ICD-10 Code F13.96 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use, unspecified with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced persisting amnestic disorder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F13.96 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use, unspecified with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced persisting amnestic disorder
What it is
This code identifies ongoing use of a sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic, with a persisting amnestic disorder caused by that substance. Use it when documentation links the memory impairment to the drug exposure.
Clinical signs
Clinical features include persistent memory loss, especially difficulty forming new memories or recalling recent events. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the specific pattern and whether the amnestic disorder is attributed to the substance.
When to use this code
Use F13.96 when the record states sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use is unspecified and the patient has a persisting amnestic disorder due to that use. Code it when the provider documents an ongoing substance-related memory disorder rather than an acute intoxication or withdrawal state.
Choose this code only when the substance class is identified and the amnestic disorder is persistent. Check documentation if the chart does not clearly connect the memory problem to the sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic exposure.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for transient confusion, acute intoxication, or withdrawal without a persisting amnestic disorder. Do not assign it if the memory issue is unrelated to the substance or the documentation is insufficient.
Coding tip
Verify that the record explicitly links the amnestic disorder to sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use before coding.