ICD-10 Code F13.15 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic abuse with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced psychotic disorder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F13.15 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic abuse with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced psychotic disorder
What it is
This code identifies abuse of sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic drugs when the patient also has a psychotic disorder caused by that substance. Use it when documentation links both the misuse and the induced psychosis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Psychotic symptoms may include hallucinations, delusions, or markedly disorganized thinking, and the record should support a causal relationship to the sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents abuse of a sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic and specifically states that the patient has a substance-induced psychotic disorder. It also applies when the psychosis is attributed to that drug class in the assessment or discharge summary. Check documentation if the causal wording is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for simple intoxication, withdrawal, dependence, or unspecified substance-related mental disorders without psychosis. If the psychosis is not linked to sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic abuse, check documentation for a different code.
Coding tip
Confirm both the abuse diagnosis and the substance-induced psychotic disorder are explicitly documented before assigning F13.15.