ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for laxatives abuse
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abuse › laxatives”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding laxatives abuse
The ICD-10-CM code for laxatives abuse is F55.2 (Abuse of laxatives).
Within F55 (abuse of non-psychoactive substances), F55.2 is specifically for abuse of laxatives. Related codes cover antacids (F55.0), herbal or folk remedies (F55.1), steroids or hormones (F55.3), vitamins (F55.4) and other non-psychoactive substances (F55.8).
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 laxatives abuse ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for laxatives abuse?
- F55.2 — Abuse of laxatives.
Is F55.2 billable?
- Yes. F55.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can F55.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict F55.2 as a principal diagnosis.
Is F55.2 a CC or MCC?
- No. F55.2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.