ICD-10 Code F13.139 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic abuse with withdrawal, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F13.139 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic abuse with withdrawal, unspecified
What it is
This code identifies abuse of sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic drugs with withdrawal symptoms, when the specific drug is not further specified. Use it when the record documents both abuse and withdrawal, but not a more precise substance.
Clinical signs
Withdrawal may include anxiety, tremor, insomnia, agitation, or autonomic symptoms after stopping or reducing use. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the clinician documents sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic abuse and notes withdrawal, but does not name a specific agent. It also fits when the record confirms substance-related withdrawal without enough detail for a more specific F13 code. Check documentation for substance type and whether dependence or use disorder is actually stated.
Do not use for
Do not use it for dependence, uncomplicated abuse without withdrawal, or intoxication alone. If the substance is identified and a more specific code is documented, use that code instead.
Coding tip
Look for both elements in the note: abuse and withdrawal; if either is missing, this code is not supported.