2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F55.4Abuse of vitamins

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F50-F59›F55

ICD-10-CM F55.4
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

F55.4 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for abuse of vitamins. 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 harmful pattern of use of vitamin. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Miscellaneous mental and behavioral disorders/conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F55.4
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Abuse of vitamins
Short Description
Abuse of vitamins
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Abuse of non-psychoactive substances

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF50-F59Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors
CategoryF55Abuse of non-psychoactive substances
This CodeF55.4Abuse of vitamins

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Harmful pattern of use of vitamin

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to F55.4: its own notes plus those printed at F55 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

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 F55 Abuse of non-psychoactive substances applies to 6 codes
  • 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 F55.4, its category, or a range that includes it.

Applicable To 1

These notes mention F55.4.

  • Z81.4 Family history of other substance abuse and dependence
    Conditions classifiable to F55 names F55, which includes this code

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming F55.4: 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.-) names F55.-, 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 MBD013
Miscellaneous mental and behavioral disorders/conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Drug Use and Addiction

Drugs are chemical substances that can change how your body and mind work. They include prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.

The full article covers:

  • What are drugs?
  • What is drug use?
  • What is drug addiction?
  • Does everyone who takes drugs become addicted?
  • Who is at risk for drug addiction?
  • What are the signs that someone has a drug problem?
  • What are the treatments for drug addiction?
  • Can drug use and addiction be prevented?

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Convert F55.4 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
305.90 Drug abuse NEC-unspec
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
305.91 Drug abuse NEC-contin
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
305.92 Drug abuse NEC-episodic
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
305.93 Drug abuse NEC-in remiss
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 F55.4Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for abuse of vitamins?

The ICD-10-CM code for abuse of vitamins is F55.4 (sometimes written as F554). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is F55.4 (Abuse of non-psychoactive substances) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does F55.4 group to?

When abuse of vitamins 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.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of F55.4?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, abuse of vitamins converts to ICD-9-CM 305.90 (drug abuse NEC-unspec), 305.91 (drug abuse NEC-contin), and 305.92 (drug abuse NEC-episodic). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.