Question 1

Is F18 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, F18 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code F18 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code F18 represents Inhalant related disorders. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code F18 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code F18 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code F18?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for F18 is section:F10-F19 (Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (F10-F19)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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Excludes21Not included here

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Is F18 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code F18 mean?

When was ICD-10 code F18 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code F18?