2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F14.90Cocaine use, unspecified, uncomplicated

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F10-F19›F14

ICD-10-CM F14.90
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

F14.90 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for cocaine use, unspecified, uncomplicated. 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 cocaine use disorder. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Stimulant-related disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F14.90
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Cocaine use, unspecified, uncomplicated
Short Description
Cocaine use, unspecified, uncomplicated
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
F14.9
Cocaine use, unspecified

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF10-F19Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use
CategoryF14Cocaine related disorders
This CodeF14.90Cocaine use, unspecified, uncomplicated

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Cocaine use disorder
  • Cocaine user
  • Crack cocaine misuse
  • Drug-related offending behavior
  • Illicit medication use

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to F14.90: its own notes plus those printed at F14.9, F14, 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 Chapter 5 (F01-F99) Mental and behavioural disorders applies to 872 codes
  • disorders of psychological development

Excludes1

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

From F14.9 Cocaine use, unspecified applies to 16 codes

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 F14 Cocaine related disorders applies to 48 codes
  • other stimulant-related disorders (F15.-)
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 F14.90, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 2

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming F14.90: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • F14.1 Cocaine abuse
    cocaine use, unspecified (F14.9-) names F14.9-, which includes this code
  • F14.2 Cocaine dependence
    cocaine use, unspecified (F14.9-) names F14.9-, which includes this code

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming F14.90: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • F15 Other stimulant related disorders
    cocaine-related disorders (F14.-) names F14.-, 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 MBD021
Stimulant-related disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Cocaine-Related Disorders

    disorders related or resulting from use of cocaine.

Patient EducationClinical

Cocaine

Cocaine is a very addictive drug that is made from leaves of the coca plant found in South America. It is mostly available as an illegal drug that some people use to get high. In rare cases, it is also used as a prescription drug for for anesthesia during certain surgeries.

The full article covers:

  • What is cocaine?
  • How do people use cocaine?
  • What are the short-term effects of cocaine?
  • What are the long-term effects of cocaine?
  • Can a person overdose on cocaine?
  • What are the treatments for cocaine use disorder?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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

Convert F14.90 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
305.60 Cocaine abuse-unspec
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About F14.90Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for cocaine use, unspecified, uncomplicated?

The ICD-10-CM code for cocaine use, unspecified, uncomplicated is F14.90 (sometimes written as F1490). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is F14.90 (Cocaine use, unspecified) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report cocaine use, unspecified, uncomplicated on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does F14.90 group to?

When cocaine use, unspecified, uncomplicated 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 F14.90 be reported with a code from F14.1?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at F14.9, which applies to F14.90, lists "cocaine abuse (F14.1-)". 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 F14.90?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, cocaine use, unspecified, uncomplicated converts to ICD-9-CM 305.60 (cocaine abuse-unspec). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.