ICD-10-CM code · FY2027

F13.96 Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use, unspecified with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced persisting amnestic disorder

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About F13.96

Code: F13.96
Billable: Yes
Short description: Sedatv/hyp/anxiolytc use, unsp w persist amnestic disorder
Category: F13 Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic related disorders
Block: F10-F19 Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use
Chapter: 5 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
Code set: FY2027, October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027

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Coding notes for F13.96

No notes of its own; the notes below apply from the codes above it.

Also applies, from F13.9 Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-related use, unspecified

Excludes1 Not coded here: never report these together with this code (use the code given instead).

sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-related abuse (F13.1-)
sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-related dependence (F13.2-)

Chapter 5 notes (apply to every code in it)

Includes Conditions this code covers.

disorders of psychological development

Excludes2 Not part of this condition, but a patient can have both: report both codes when both apply.

symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

Related codes in F13.9

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ICD-10-CM FY2027 code set, as published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and CMS, effective October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. Codes, titles and notes are shown as published. Check payer rules and the official guidelines before billing. This page is not medical advice.