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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Polysubstance Abuse

ICD-10 Coding for History of Polysubstance Abuse

F19.20
F19.21
Z86.59

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for history of polysubstance abuse includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Polysubstance Use Disorder
Multiple Substance Abuse History
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Polysubstance Abuse

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for History of Polysubstance Abuse

Use ICD-10 code F19.20 for polysubstance dependence, current, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Polysubstance dependence, current

Billable Code
F19.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of withdrawal symptoms and tolerance

Applicable To

  • • Dependence on multiple substances

Important Notes

  • • Ensure all substances are listed and documented.

Polysubstance dependence, in remission

Billable Code
F19.21
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Dependence in sustained remission

Important Notes

  • • Document ongoing treatment and monitoring.

Personal history of other mental and behavioral disorders

Billable Code
Z86.59
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Resolved polysubstance abuse

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no ongoing treatment or monitoring is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.891

Long-term opioid therapy

Use when patient is on long-term opioid therapy as part of treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for history of polysubstance abuse?

The ICD-10 code for a history of polysubstance abuse, when resolved with no current impact, is Z86.59. For cases in remission, use F19.21.

How do you code polysubstance dependence in remission?

Code F19.21 is used for polysubstance dependence in remission, requiring documentation of sustained remission and monitoring results.

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