F15.20 — Other stimulant dependence, uncomplicated

F15.20

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

What this code means

Dependence on other stimulant drugs, such as amphetamines, with craving and loss of control over use.

Also called: stimulant dependence, methamphetamine dependence, amphetamine dependence.

When this code is used

Used for other stimulant dependence, uncomplicated.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code F15.20 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 F15.20?

F15.20 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Other stimulant dependence, uncomplicated”. Dependence on other stimulant drugs, such as amphetamines, with craving and loss of control over use.

When is code F15.20 used?

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

This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.