ICD-10 Code F15.280 – Other Stimulant Dependence with Stimulant-Induced Anxiety Disorder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F15.280 – Other stimulant dependence with stimulant-induced anxiety disorder
What it is
This code identifies stimulant dependence involving other stimulants, along with anxiety symptoms caused by the stimulant use. Use it when both the dependence and the substance-induced anxiety disorder are documented.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly recorded findings include anxiety, restlessness, excessive worry, or panic-like symptoms that begin during or after stimulant use and are linked to the substance.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents dependence on a stimulant other than those named in more specific codes, plus stimulant-induced anxiety disorder. It fits cases where anxiety is attributed to the stimulant rather than a separate anxiety diagnosis.
Assign it from clear clinical notes, discharge summaries, or behavioral health assessments that connect the anxiety to stimulant use. If the record only says stimulant use or anxiety without that link, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for uncomplicated stimulant dependence without anxiety, or for anxiety disorders not caused by stimulant use. Check documentation if the substance, dependence status, or causal relationship is unclear.
Coding tip
Confirm both elements: stimulant dependence and stimulant-induced anxiety disorder; if either is missing, choose a more specific or different code.