ICD-10 F19.20
Billable / Specific HCC v28: 55 CCOther psychoactive substance dependence, uncomplicated
About ICD-10-CM F19.20
ICD-10-CM code F19.20 represents Other psychoactive substance dependence, uncomplicated. This is a billable/specific code in the Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental chapter (block F19). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM F19.20 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Coding Tips for F19.20
Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.
F19.20 is a CMS-HCC v28 risk-adjustment code (category 55). To count for the patient Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF), document the diagnosis with MEAT language each calendar year: Monitored, Evaluated, Assessed, Treated. A diagnosis on the problem list alone does not satisfy CMS RADV audit standards. Include the diagnosis in the assessment with current status and current treatment plan.
F19.20 is designated CC for MS-DRG grouping. On inpatient claims, this code can shift the DRG to the with-CC variant when documented as a present-on-admission secondary diagnosis. Hospital CDI programs flag CC opportunities during chart review. Failure to capture this code may leave 30 to 80 percent of the inpatient stay revenue unrealized.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under F19.20. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Other (or unknown) substance use disorder, moderate
- Other (or unknown) substance use disorder, severe
Medicare Advantage HCC Impact
Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate risk adjustment. Missed HCC captures are the #1 revenue leak in Medicare Advantage risk programs.
Inpatient DRG Impact, CC
codes Other psychoactive substance dependence, uncomplicated. As a Complication/Comorbidity (CC), this contributes to DRG severity adjustment when documented alongside the principal diagnosis.
Medicare LCD Coverage for F19.20
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list F19.20 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing F19.20.
1 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with F19.20
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 90837 Psychotherapy 60 min — same as 90834 plus substance use disorders, severe depression Psychiatry
- G0480 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Urine Drug Testing CMS LCD
- 80306 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Urine Drug Testing CMS LCD
- G0482 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Urine Drug Testing CMS LCD
- 0603U CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Urine Drug Testing CMS LCD
- 80305 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Urine Drug Testing CMS LCD
- G0659 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Urine Drug Testing CMS LCD
- G0483 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Urine Drug Testing CMS LCD
- 80307 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Urine Drug Testing CMS LCD
- G0481 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Urine Drug Testing CMS LCD
Convert F19.20 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| F19.20 | 30460 | 10000 |
| F19.20 | 30461 | 10000 |
| F19.20 | 30462 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To F19.20
Other codes in section F10-F19 (Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use).
ICD-10 F19.20, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code F19.20 billable? +
Yes, F19.20 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to F19.20? +
ICD-10 F19.20 includes: Other (or unknown) substance use disorder, moderate; Other (or unknown) substance use disorder, severe.
Does F19.20 affect Medicare Advantage HCC risk adjustment? +
Yes. F19.20 maps to CMS-HCC v28 category 55. Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate Medicare Advantage risk score.
Is F19.20 a CC or MCC for inpatient DRG? +
Yes, this code is designated as CC. Documenting as a secondary diagnosis on inpatient claims can shift the DRG to a higher-weighted category.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with F19.20? +
Procedures frequently paired with F19.20 include: 90837, G0480, 80306, G0482, 0603U.
What ICD-9 codes does F19.20 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, F19.20 maps to ICD-9 codes: 30460, 30461, 30462. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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