ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for analgesics abuse
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abuse › analgesics (non-prescribed) (over the counter)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding analgesics abuse
The ICD-10-CM code for analgesics abuse is F55.8 (Abuse of other non-psychoactive substances).
Within F55, choose F55.8 (other non-psychoactive substances) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: antacids (F55.0), herbal or folk remedies (F55.1), laxatives (F55.2), steroids or hormones (F55.3) and vitamins (F55.4).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 894 (Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence, Left AMA, relative weight 0.6275), DRG 895 (Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence with Rehabilitation Therapy, relative weight 1.4266), DRG 896 (Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence without Rehabilitation Therapy with MCC, relative weight 1.6617) and DRG 897 (Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence without Rehabilitation Therapy without MCC, relative weight 0.8584), in MDC 20 (Alcohol/Drug Use and Alcohol/Drug Induced Organic Mental Disorders), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about analgesics abuse ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for analgesics abuse?
- F55.8 — Abuse of other non-psychoactive substances.
Is F55.8 billable?
- Yes. F55.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can F55.8 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict F55.8 as a principal diagnosis.
Is F55.8 a CC or MCC?
- No. F55.8 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.