ICD-10 F15
Non-Billable HeaderOther stimulant related disorders
About ICD-10-CM F15
ICD-10-CM code F15 represents Other stimulant related disorders. This is a non-billable header code in the Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental chapter (block F15). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM F15 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of F15, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- cocaine-related disorders (F14.-)
Includes
- amphetamine-related disorders
- caffeine
Medicare LCD Coverage for F15
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list F15 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing F15.
1 Cigna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with F15
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 90791 Psychiatric diagnostic interview for substance abuse Internal Medicine
Codes Adjacent To F15
Other codes in section F10-F19 (Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use).
ICD-10 F15, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code F15 billable? +
No, F15 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block F15 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for F15? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): cocaine-related disorders (F14.-)
What CPT codes are commonly billed with F15? +
Procedures frequently paired with F15 include: 90791.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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