F12.20 — Cannabis dependence, uncomplicated

F12.20

ICD-10 Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral & Neurodevelopmental — illustrative image — Chapter 5: Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders (F01–F99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Cannabis dependence is a pattern of cannabis use with craving and difficulty cutting down despite harm.

Also called: cannabis dependence, marijuana dependence.

When this code is used

Used for cannabis dependence, uncomplicated.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code F12.20 belongs to Chapter 5: Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders, which covers codes F01–F99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code F12.20?

F12.20 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Cannabis dependence, uncomplicated”. Cannabis dependence is a pattern of cannabis use with craving and difficulty cutting down despite harm.

When is code F12.20 used?

Used for cannabis dependence, uncomplicated. It belongs to Chapter 5 of ICD-10-CM (Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders).

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