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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Opioid Dependence

ICD-10 Coding for Opioid Dependence

F11.20
F11.21

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code F11.20 for opioid dependence, uncomplicated, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Opioid dependence, uncomplicated

Billable Code
F11.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of withdrawal symptoms not attributable to medical regimen
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of opioid dependence in clinical notes

Applicable To

  • • Opioid addiction without complications

Important Notes

  • • Ensure clear documentation of dependence versus long-term use under medical supervision.

Opioid dependence, in remission

Billable Code
F11.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented abstinence from opioids for a significant period
  • • Regular negative urine drug screens

Applicable To

  • • Sustained remission from opioid dependence

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports remission status with evidence of abstinence.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T40.421A

Poisoning by fentanyl, accidental

Use in cases of acute opioid intoxication requiring additional coding for poisoning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for opioid dependence?

The ICD-10 code for opioid dependence is F11.20 for uncomplicated cases and F11.21 for those in remission.

How do you code opioid dependence in remission?

Use F11.21 for opioid dependence in remission, ensuring documentation supports sustained abstinence.

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