ICD-10 Code F15.229 – Other stimulant dependence with intoxication, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F15.229 – Other stimulant dependence with intoxication, unspecified
What it is
This code identifies stimulant dependence with current intoxication when the specific stimulant is not named. Use it when the record shows dependence and intoxication, but the substance is documented only as another stimulant.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Intoxication may include behavioral or psychological changes after stimulant use, such as agitation, euphoria, or impaired judgment, along with evidence of dependence.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents stimulant dependence and intoxication, but does not identify cocaine, amphetamine-type, or another more specific stimulant. It also fits when the chart states “other stimulant” or a nonspecific stimulant is involved. Check documentation if the record does not clearly support intoxication.
Do not use for
Do not use it for stimulant use without dependence, or for dependence without intoxication. If the substance is specifically identified, code the more precise stimulant category instead.
Coding tip
Confirm both dependence and intoxication are documented, and choose the most specific stimulant code available before defaulting to F15.229.