2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F12.11Cannabis abuse, in remission

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F10-F19›F12

ICD-10-CM F12.11
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

F12.11 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for cannabis abuse, in remission. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 894 through 897. Coders also document this condition as history of cannabis abuse. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Mental and substance use disorders in remission.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F12.11
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Cannabis abuse, in remission
Short Description
Cannabis abuse, in remission
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
F12.1
Cannabis abuse

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF10-F19Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use
CategoryF12Cannabis related disorders
This CodeF12.11Cannabis abuse, in remission

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • History of cannabis abuse
  • History of hallucinogen abuse

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to F12.11: its own notes plus those printed at F12.1, F12, and Chapter 5. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From F12 Cannabis related disorders applies to 39 codes
  • marijuana
From Chapter 5 (F01-F99) Mental and behavioural disorders applies to 872 codes
  • disorders of psychological development

Applicable To

Conditions this code is used for: synonyms of the title or, for "other specified" codes, the conditions assigned to it. The list is not exhaustive.

  • Cannabis use disorder, mild, in early remission
  • Cannabis use disorder, mild, in sustained remission

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From F12.1 Cannabis abuse applies to 13 codes
  • cannabis dependence (F12.2-)
  • cannabis use, unspecified (F12.9-)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 5 (F01-F99) Mental and behavioural disorders applies to 872 codes
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name F12.11, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 2

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming F12.11: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • F12.2 Cannabis dependence
    cannabis abuse (F12.1-) names F12.1-, which includes this code
  • F12.9 Cannabis use, unspecified
    cannabis abuse (F12.1-) names F12.1-, which includes this code

Code Also 1

These codes say F12.11 may also be needed to fully describe the condition. The note gives no sequencing direction.

  • R11.16 Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome
    cannabis abuse (F12.1-) names F12.1-, which includes this code

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MBD026
Mental and substance use disorders in remission
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Cannabis

Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a green, brown, or gray mixture of dried parts from the cannabis plant. The plant contains chemicals that affect the brain and can change how you feel or think.

The full article covers:

  • What is cannabis?
  • How do people use cannabis?
  • What are the effects of cannabis?
  • Can you overdose on cannabis?
  • Is cannabis addictive?
  • What is medical cannabis?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

Courtesy of MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Convert F12.11 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
305.23 Cannabis abuse-in remiss
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement F12.11 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • F12.10 - Cannabis abuse, uncomplicated
FY 2019AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2018.
FY 2020–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About F12.11Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for cannabis abuse, in remission?

The ICD-10-CM code for cannabis abuse, in remission is F12.11 (sometimes written as F1211). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is F12.11 (Cannabis abuse) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report cannabis abuse, in remission on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does F12.11 group to?

When cannabis abuse, in remission is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 894, 897, 895, 896, with relative weights from 0.6272 to 1.6610 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can F12.11 be reported with a code from F12.2?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at F12.1, which applies to F12.11, lists "cannabis dependence (F12.2-)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of F12.11?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, cannabis abuse, in remission converts to ICD-9-CM 305.23 (cannabis abuse-in remiss). The mapping is a direct match.