ICD-10 Code F13.180 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic abuse with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced anxiety disorder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F13.180 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic abuse with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced anxiety disorder
What it is
This code identifies abuse of sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic drugs with anxiety symptoms caused by the substance itself. Use it when the anxiety disorder is documented as substance-induced and linked to this class of medication.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings include anxiety, nervousness, restlessness, or panic-like symptoms temporally associated with sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use or misuse.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record states abuse of a sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic and also documents an anxiety disorder induced by that substance. It fits cases where the clinician attributes the anxiety to the drug rather than to a primary anxiety condition. Check documentation for the specific agent and the substance-induced relationship.
Do not use for
Do not use it for uncomplicated sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic abuse without anxiety disorder. Do not assign it when the anxiety is primary, unrelated, or documented only as a nonspecific symptom.
Coding tip
Verify both elements in the note: abuse and substance-induced anxiety; if either is missing, check documentation before coding.