ICD-10 Code F18.220 – Inhalant dependence with intoxication, uncomplicated (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F18.220 – Inhalant dependence with intoxication, uncomplicated
What it is
F18.220 identifies inhalant dependence when the patient is also acutely intoxicated, without complication. Use it for dependence on inhaled substances such as solvents or aerosols when the record shows current intoxication.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical intoxication may include behavioral or mental status changes, impaired coordination, and other signs of recent inhalant use. Dependence is supported by ongoing use, craving, or difficulty stopping.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents both inhalant dependence and intoxication, and no complication is described. It fits encounters where the patient is acutely affected by inhalant use but the chart does not mention delirium, psychosis, or another specified complication.
Do not use for
Do not use F18.220 if the record shows only dependence without intoxication, or intoxication from a different substance. Check documentation when a complication, abuse, or unspecified inhalant-related disorder is recorded instead.
Coding tip
Confirm both dependence and intoxication are documented; if not, choose the most specific code supported by the note.