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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Caffeine Dependence

ICD-10 Coding for Caffeine Dependence

F15.20
F15.23

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for caffeine dependence includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Caffeine Addiction
Caffeine Use Disorder
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Caffeine Dependence

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Caffeine Dependence

Use ICD-10 code F15.20 for other stimulant dependence, uncomplicated, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other stimulant dependence, uncomplicated

Billable Code
F15.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient meets ≥3 DSM-5 criteria for caffeine use disorder.

Applicable To

  • • Caffeine dependence without complications

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the diagnosis of dependence rather than abuse.

Other stimulant dependence with withdrawal

Billable Code
F15.23
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented withdrawal symptoms such as headache, fatigue, or nausea
  • • Temporal relationship between caffeine cessation and symptom onset

Applicable To

  • • Caffeine dependence with withdrawal symptoms

Important Notes

  • • Ensure withdrawal symptoms are clearly linked to caffeine cessation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F41.9

Anxiety disorder, unspecified

Use when caffeine-induced anxiety is present.

R51.9

Headache, unspecified

Use for documenting headache as a withdrawal symptom.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for caffeine dependence?

The ICD-10 code for caffeine dependence is F15.20 for uncomplicated cases and F15.23 for cases with withdrawal symptoms.

How do you document caffeine withdrawal?

Document caffeine withdrawal by noting symptoms such as headache and fatigue, their onset after caffeine cessation, and their impact on daily activities.

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