2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F13.27Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced persisting dementia

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F10-F19›F13

ICD-10-CM F13.27
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

F13.27 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced persisting dementia. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 894 through 897. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Sedative-related disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F13.27
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced persisting dementia
Short Description
Sedatv/hyp/anxiolytc dependence w persisting dementia
Parent Code
F13.2
Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-related dependence

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF10-F19Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use
CategoryF13Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic related disorders
This CodeF13.27Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced persisting dementia

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use disorder, moderate, with sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic-induced major neurocognitive disorder
  • Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use disorder, severe, with sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic-induced major neurocognitive disorder

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Dementia(degenerative (primary)) (persisting) (unspecified severity) (without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety)
      • in (due to)
        • psychoactive drug
          • sedatives, hypnotics or anxiolytics
            • with dependence
    • Dementia(degenerative (primary)) (persisting) (unspecified severity) (without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety)
      • in (due to)
        • sedatives, hypnotics or anxiolytics
          • with dependence
    • Dependence(on) (syndrome)
      • drug NEC
        • sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic
          • with
            • dementia, persisting
    • Disorder(of)
      • cognitive
        • persisting
          • due to
            • anxiolytics
              • with dependence
    • Disorder(of)
      • cognitive
        • persisting
          • due to
            • hypnotics
              • with dependence
    • Disorder(of)
      • cognitive
        • persisting
          • due to
            • sedatives
              • with dependence
    • Disorder(of)
      • sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use
        • moderate or severe
          • with
            • sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic-induced
              • major neurocognitive disorder

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR MBD020
Sedative-related disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Dementia

Dementia is a loss of mental functions that is severe enough to affect your daily life and activities. These functions include:

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  • What is dementia?
  • What are the types of dementia?
  • Who is at risk for dementia?
  • What are the symptoms of dementia?
  • How is dementia diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for dementia?
  • Can dementia be prevented?

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Convert F13.27 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
292.82 Drug persisting dementia
ApproximateCombination The match is approximate, and more than one code can be needed to describe the source diagnosis. Confirm with contextual judgment.
ICD-9-CM
304.10 Sed,hyp,anxiolyt dep-NOS
ApproximateCombination The match is approximate, and more than one code can be needed to describe the source diagnosis. Confirm with contextual judgment.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About F13.27Overview

Is F13.27 (Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-related dependence) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced persisting dementia on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does F13.27 group to?

When sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced persisting dementia is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 894, 895, 896, 897, with relative weights from 0.6169 to 1.7451 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of F13.27?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced persisting dementia converts to ICD-9-CM 292.82 (drug persisting dementia) and 304.10 (sed,hyp,anxiolyt dep-NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.