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FY2027

ICD-10 Code for Addiction

The ICD-10-CM code for addiction is F19.20 — Other psychoactive substance dependence, uncomplicated. This is the code the Alphabetic Index gives for addiction with no further qualifier, valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

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Which addiction code should you use?

The Alphabetic Index lists 3 codes under Addiction. Which one applies depends on the qualifier documented in the record — the type, site, cause, or associated condition. Find the qualifier below, then verify the code in the Tabular List before using it.

By type

alcohol, alcoholicF10.20Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
ethyl alcoholF10.20Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
methyl alcoholF10.20Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
methylated spiritF10.20Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated

Addiction alcohol, alcoholic

with remissionF10.21Alcohol dependence, in remission

Addiction ethyl alcohol

with remissionF10.21Alcohol dependence, in remission

Addiction methyl alcohol

with remissionF10.21Alcohol dependence, in remission

Addiction methylated spirit

with remissionF10.21Alcohol dependence, in remission

Index terms and codes are reproduced from the official ICD-10-CM FY2027 release. The Alphabetic Index is a finding aid — a code must always be verified in the Tabular List before it is reported. Data sources