2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F15.10Other stimulant abuse, uncomplicated

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F10-F19›F15

ICD-10-CM F15.10
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

F15.10 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other stimulant abuse, uncomplicated. 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 Stimulant-related disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F15.10
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other stimulant abuse, uncomplicated
Short Description
Other stimulant abuse, uncomplicated
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
F15.1
Other stimulant abuse

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF10-F19Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use
CategoryF15Other stimulant related disorders
This CodeF15.10Other stimulant abuse, uncomplicated

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Amfetamine and/or amfetamine derivative abuse, continuous
  • Amphetamine misuse
  • Caffeine use disorder
  • Continuous nondependent harmful pattern of use of amphetamine and/or amphetamine derivative
  • Continuous nondependent harmful pattern of use of psychostimulant
  • Episode of harmful use of amphetamine and/or amphetamine derivative
  • Episode of harmful use of caffeine
  • Episode of harmful use of Catha edulis
  • Episode of harmful use of methamphetamine
  • Episode of harmful use of methylenedioxymethamphetamine
  • Episode of harmful use of stimulant
  • Episode of harmful use of synthetic cathinone
  • Episodic harmful pattern of use of amphetamine and/or amphetamine derivative
  • Episodic nondependent harmful pattern of use of amphetamine and/or amphetamine derivative
  • Episodic nondependent harmful pattern of use of psychostimulant
  • Harmful pattern of use of amphetamine and/or amphetamine derivative
  • Harmful pattern of use of caffeine
  • Harmful pattern of use of Catha edulis
  • Harmful pattern of use of methamphetamine
  • Harmful pattern of use of methylenedioxymethamphetamine
  • Harmful pattern of use of stimulant
  • Harmful pattern of use of synthetic cathinone
  • Methylenedioxymethamphetamine use disorder
  • Nondependent amphetamine abuse
  • Nondependent harmful pattern of use of amphetamine and/or amphetamine derivative
  • Nondependent harmful pattern of use of psychostimulant
  • Nondependent intravenous amphetamine abuse
  • Synthetic cathinone use disorder

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Inclusion Terms

  • Amphetamine type substance use disorder, mild
  • Other or unspecified stimulant use disorder, mild

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.

    • Abuse
      • amphetamine (or related substance)
        • stimulant NEC
    • Abuse
      • drug NEC (non-dependent)
        • stimulant NEC
    • Disorder(of)
      • amphetamine-type substance use
        • mild
    • Disorder(of)
      • stimulant use (other) (unspecified)
        • mild
    • Intoxication
      • amphetamine (without dependence)
        • stimulant NEC

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR MBD021
Stimulant-related disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Drug Use and Addiction

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Convert F15.10 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
305.70 Amphetamine abuse-unspec
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
305.71 Amphetamine abuse-contin
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
305.72 Amphetamine abuse-episod
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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About F15.10Overview

Is F15.10 (Other stimulant abuse) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other stimulant abuse, uncomplicated on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does F15.10 group to?

When other stimulant abuse, uncomplicated 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 F15.10?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other stimulant abuse, uncomplicated converts to ICD-9-CM 305.70 (amphetamine abuse-unspec), 305.71 (amphetamine abuse-contin), and 305.72 (amphetamine abuse-episod). 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.