F13.939
BillableSedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use, unspecified with withdrawal, unspecified
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 137 — Drug Use Disorder/Substance Use Disorder, Moderate/Severe
0.358V24HCC 55 — Drug/Alcohol Dependence
0.334ESRDHCC 55 — Drug/Alcohol Dependence
0.000What This Code Means
A person is experiencing withdrawal symptoms from sedative, hypnotic, or anti-anxiety medications, but the specific withdrawal symptoms are not detailed.
Coding Tips
- •This is a non-specific withdrawal code; query provider for specific symptoms (tremor, anxiety, seizures, etc.) to assign more precise codes if available
- •Document vital signs and physical examination findings related to withdrawal syndrome
Clinical Significance
This doubly unspecified code indicates sedative withdrawal where both the use pattern and withdrawal severity are undocumented. While this captures the withdrawal episode, the lack of specificity limits clinical utility. Given the potentially life-threatening nature of sedative withdrawal, clarifying whether delirium or perceptual disturbances are present is important for both patient safety and accurate risk adjustment.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Documentation of withdrawal from sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic substance
- ✓Any available clinical details about withdrawal severity and symptoms
- ✓Vital signs during the withdrawal period
- ✓Notation explaining why more specific classification could not be made
- ✓Basic assessment of mental status and orientation
Commonly Confused Codes
F13.930 — Unspecified use with withdrawal uncomplicated; use when confirmed no delirium or perceptual symptomsF13.931 — Unspecified use with withdrawal delirium; use when delirium is documentedF13.932 — Unspecified use with withdrawal perceptual disturbances; use when hallucinations are presentF13.239 — DEPENDENCE with withdrawal unspecified; use when dependence is confirmedF13.90 — Unspecified sedative use; does not capture the withdrawal episode
Code Hierarchy
└F13Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic related disorders└F13.9Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-related use, unspecified└F13.93Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use, unspecified with withdrawal└F13.939Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use, unspecified with withdrawal, unspecified
└F13.939Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use, unspecified with withdrawal, unspecified