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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cannabis Dependence

ICD-10 Coding for Cannabis Dependence

F12.1
F12.2
F12.23

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

Also Known as:
Marijuana Dependence
THC Dependence
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cannabis Dependence

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

Use ICD-10 code F12.1 for cannabis abuse, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cannabis abuse

Non-Billable
F12.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Mild impairment without physiological dependence
  • • Failed attempts to cut down
  • • Social or work problems

Applicable To

  • • Cannabis abuse with intoxication
  • • Cannabis abuse without dependence

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies abuse without dependence.

Cannabis dependence

Non-Billable
F12.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Physiological dependence (tolerance/withdrawal)
  • • ≥3 DSM-5 criteria for dependence

Applicable To

  • • Cannabis dependence with withdrawal
  • • Cannabis dependence with psychotic disorder

Important Notes

  • • Document specific DSM-5 criteria met for dependence.

Cannabis dependence with withdrawal

Billable Code
F12.23
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Withdrawal symptoms (e.g., irritability, insomnia)
  • • Documented withdrawal timeline

Applicable To

  • • Cannabis withdrawal symptoms

Important Notes

  • • Withdrawal symptoms must be documented with onset timeline.

Cannabis dependence with psychotic disorder

Non-Billable
F12.25
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Delusions or hallucinations linked to cannabis use

Applicable To

  • • Cannabis-induced psychosis

Important Notes

  • • Psychotic symptoms must be directly linked to cannabis use.

Cannabis use, unspecified

Non-Billable
F12.9
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use documented without abuse or dependence criteria

Applicable To

  • • Cannabis use without specified abuse or dependence

Important Notes

  • • Use only when no specific abuse or dependence criteria are met.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cannabis dependence?

The ICD-10 code for cannabis dependence is F12.2, which includes physiological dependence with symptoms like tolerance and withdrawal.

How do you code cannabis withdrawal?

Cannabis withdrawal is coded as F12.23, used when withdrawal symptoms such as irritability and insomnia are documented.

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