ICD-10 Code F19.11 – Other psychoactive substance abuse, in remission (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F19.11 – Other psychoactive substance abuse, in remission
What it is
This code identifies a history of abuse involving a psychoactive substance not otherwise specified, with the disorder currently in remission. Use it when the patient is no longer meeting active abuse criteria, but the condition remains clinically relevant.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see prior misuse, cravings, or functional impairment documented in the past, with current notes stating remission, abstinence, or no active abuse.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents other psychoactive substance abuse and clearly states it is in remission. It may apply during follow-up visits, behavioral health monitoring, or problem-list review when the disorder is not active. Check documentation for the substance involved and the remission status.
Do not use for
Do not use it for active substance abuse, dependence, or unspecified substance use without remission. If the record does not clearly support remission or the substance category, check documentation.
Coding tip
Always confirm both the substance category and the remission wording before assigning F19.11.