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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Methamphetamine Dependence

ICD-10 Coding for Methamphetamine Dependence

F15.20
F15.21

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

Also Known as:
Meth Dependence
Crystal Meth Addiction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Methamphetamine Dependence

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

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Methamphetamine dependence, uncomplicated

Billable Code
F15.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient exhibits compulsive use and continued use despite harm.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic methamphetamine use
  • • Compulsive methamphetamine use

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'dependence' rather than 'abuse' for accurate coding.

Methamphetamine dependence, in remission

Billable Code
F15.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • No methamphetamine use for a specified period
  • • Documentation of remission status

Applicable To

  • • Methamphetamine dependence in sustained remission

Important Notes

  • • Ensure remission status is clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F15.23

Methamphetamine dependence with withdrawal

Use when withdrawal symptoms are present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for methamphetamine dependence?

The ICD-10 code for methamphetamine dependence is F15.20 for uncomplicated cases and F15.21 for cases in remission.

How do you code methamphetamine dependence in remission?

Use ICD-10 code F15.21 for methamphetamine dependence in remission, ensuring remission status is documented.

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