ICD-10 Code F13.981 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use, unspecified with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced sexual dysfunction (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F13.981 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use, unspecified with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced sexual dysfunction
What it is
This code identifies a sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use disorder, unspecified, with sexual dysfunction caused by the substance. Use it when the record links the medication or substance to the sexual problem.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly documented findings include reduced sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, delayed orgasm, or other sexual difficulties that appear during use of the sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic.
When to use this code
Use this code when the clinician documents both unspecified sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use and a substance-induced sexual dysfunction. The chart should support a causal relationship, such as symptoms starting after exposure or improving after stopping the substance. Check documentation if the specific drug class or dysfunction type is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code when sexual dysfunction is due to another cause, such as an underlying medical condition or another substance class. Do not assign it if the record does not clearly connect the dysfunction to sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use.
Coding tip
Verify that both the substance use diagnosis and the induced sexual dysfunction are documented before assigning F13.981.