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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Benzo Dependence

ICD-10 Coding for Benzo Dependence

F13.20
F13.21

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for benzo dependence includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Benzodiazepine Dependence
Sedative Dependence
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Benzo Dependence

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Benzo Dependence

Use ICD-10 code F13.20 for sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic dependence, uncomplicated, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic dependence, uncomplicated

Billable Code
F13.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient history of benzodiazepine use
  • • Clinical interview confirming dependence
  • • Severity Dependence Scale (SDS) score ≥6

Applicable To

  • • Benzodiazepine dependence

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the specific benzodiazepine is documented in the patient's record.

Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic dependence, in remission

Billable Code
F13.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Explicit documentation of remission status
  • • No current withdrawal symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Benzodiazepine dependence in remission

Important Notes

  • • Ensure 'in remission' is explicitly stated in the documentation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R78.83

Finding of benzodiazepine in blood

Use to support the presence of benzodiazepines in the system.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for benzo dependence?

The ICD-10 code for benzodiazepine dependence is F13.20 for uncomplicated cases. For cases in remission, use F13.21.

How is benzodiazepine dependence documented?

Document benzodiazepine dependence by specifying the substance, dependence status, and any withdrawal symptoms. Use F13.20 for uncomplicated dependence.

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