ICD-10 Code F14.9 – Cocaine use, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F14.9 – Cocaine use, unspecified
What it is
F14.9 identifies cocaine use without a more specific detail about pattern, severity, or associated disorder. Use it when the record confirms cocaine use but does not document a clearer cocaine-related diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Records may note cocaine use, recent use, or a positive history without enough detail to code abuse, dependence, or intoxication.
When to use this code
Use F14.9 when the clinician documents cocaine use and does not specify abuse, dependence, or another cocaine-related condition. It is also appropriate when the chart supports cocaine use, but the details are too limited for a more specific code.
If the note only says “cocaine use” or “history of cocaine use,” this code may fit, depending on the encounter and documentation. Check documentation for additional substance-use details before assigning a more specific F14 code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for cocaine intoxication, withdrawal, abuse, or dependence when those diagnoses are documented. Also avoid it when the record supports a different cocaine-related disorder.
Coding tip
Code the most specific cocaine-related diagnosis documented; if specificity is missing, use F14.9 only after checking the record.