ICD-10 Code F15.24 – Other stimulant dependence with stimulant-induced mood disorder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F15.24 – Other stimulant dependence with stimulant-induced mood disorder
What it is
This code identifies dependence on a stimulant, along with a mood disorder caused by that stimulant. Use it when the mood symptoms are directly linked to stimulant use and documented as substance-induced.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, you may see persistent stimulant dependence plus depressive, manic, or mixed mood changes that clinicians attribute to the stimulant rather than a primary mood disorder.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly states stimulant dependence and a stimulant-induced mood disorder in the same encounter. It is appropriate when the provider links the mood disturbance to the stimulant and documents the relationship. Check documentation if the mood disorder is only suspected.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for uncomplicated stimulant dependence without a mood disorder. Also avoid it when the mood condition is primary, unrelated to substance use, or when documentation does not specify stimulant-induced causation.
Coding tip
Confirm that both dependence and substance-induced mood disorder are documented together before assigning F15.24.