2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F55Abuse of non-psychoactive substances

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F50-F59›F55

ICD-10-CM F55
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

F55 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for abuse of non-psychoactive substances, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as F55.0, F55.1, F55.2, and F55.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F55
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Abuse of non-psychoactive substances
Short Description
Abuse of non-psychoactive substances
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
F50-F59
Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF50-F59Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors
CategoryF55Abuse of non-psychoactive substances
This CodeF55Abuse of non-psychoactive substances

Specific Coding for Abuse of non-psychoactive substancesOverview

Non-specific codes like F55 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use F55.0 for Abuse of antacids

  • Use F55.1 for Abuse of herbal or folk remedies

  • Use F55.2 for Abuse of laxatives

  • Use F55.3 for Abuse of steroids or hormones

  • Use F55.4 for Abuse of vitamins

  • Use F55.8 for Abuse of other non-psychoactive substances

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to F55: its own notes plus those printed at 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

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.

On F55 itself
  • abuse of psychoactive substances (F10-F19)
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 F55, its category, or a range that includes it.

Applicable To 1

These notes mention F55.

  • Z81.4 Family history of other substance abuse and dependence
    Conditions classifiable to F55

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming F55: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • Block T36-T50 Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of drugs, medicaments and biological substances
    abuse of non-dependence-producing substances (F55.-)

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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 F55Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for abuse of non-psychoactive substances?

F55 is the ICD-10-CM category for abuse of non-psychoactive substances, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is F55 (Abuse of non-psychoactive substances) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for abuse of non-psychoactive substances, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for abuse of non-psychoactive substances need a more specific code from this category, such as F55.0, F55.1, and F55.2.