ICD-10 Code F19.96 – Other psychoactive substance use, unspecified with psychoactive substance-induced persisting amnestic disorder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F19.96 – Other psychoactive substance use, unspecified with psychoactive substance-induced persisting amnestic disorder
What it is
This code identifies a persistent memory disorder caused by use of an unspecified psychoactive substance. It applies when the substance-related amnestic condition continues after intoxication or acute effects have passed.
Clinical signs
Patients may show ongoing difficulty learning new information, recalling recent events, or retaining memories. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for evidence of a persisting amnestic disorder linked to substance use.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record documents unspecified psychoactive substance use with a persisting amnestic disorder attributed to that use. It fits cases where the memory problem is not better explained by another neurologic or psychiatric condition. Check documentation for the substance relationship and persistence.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for transient intoxication effects or for amnesia clearly caused by another condition. Do not assign it when the substance is known and a more specific code is documented.
Coding tip
Verify that the provider links the amnestic disorder to psychoactive substance use and documents it as persisting, not acute.