F13.90

What This Code Means

This code describes a patient's use of sedative, hypnotic, or anti-anxiety medications without any documented complications or specific pattern of use. It is used when the exact nature and severity of the substance use disorder cannot be determined from the medical record.

Coding Tips

• •Use this code only when documentation does not specify the pattern of use (e.g., continuous, episodic, in remission) or when complications are absent; if more specific information is available, select a more detailed code from the F13 category
• •Verify that no substance-related complications (such as intoxication, withdrawal, or induced disorders) are documented; if present, these must be coded separately or a different F13 code should be selected