ICD-10 Code F15.2 – Other Stimulant Dependence (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F15.2 – Other stimulant dependence
What it is
F15.2 identifies dependence on other stimulants, meaning a pattern of ongoing stimulant use with impaired control and physiologic or behavioral reliance. Use it when the record documents stimulant dependence but not a more specific stimulant type.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include craving, difficulty cutting down, and continued use despite harm. You may also see tolerance, withdrawal, or time spent obtaining and using the substance; clinical features vary, so refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents dependence on a stimulant other than cocaine or when the exact stimulant is not specified. It also fits notes describing stimulant use disorder with dependence features. Check documentation for the specific substance and whether abuse, use, or intoxication is the correct term.
Do not use for
Do not use it for stimulant intoxication, stimulant abuse, or uncomplicated use without dependence. If the chart names a specific stimulant or another substance category, code that diagnosis instead.
Coding tip
Confirm the substance and the dependence wording in the assessment before assigning F15.2.