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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Polysubstance Use

ICD-10 Coding for Polysubstance Use

F19.10
F19.20
F19.24

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

Also Known as:
Multiple Substance Use
Polydrug Use
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Polysubstance Use

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Polysubstance Use

Use ICD-10 code F19.10 for unspecified polysubstance use, uncomplicated, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified polysubstance use, uncomplicated

Billable Code
F19.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation_criteria:
  • • Explicit mention of 'use' without dependence or withdrawal
applicable_to:
  • • Polysubstance use without dependence or withdrawal
excludes:
  • • Specific substance use disorders
validation:
  • • Provider documentation of polysubstance use without signs of dependence or withdrawal
notes:
  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'use' without additional qualifiers.
risks:
  • • Risk of under-coding if dependence or withdrawal is present

Polysubstance dependence, uncomplicated

Billable Code
F19.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

applicable_to:
  • • Dependence on multiple substances
excludes:
  • • Dependence on a single substance
validation:
  • • Documentation of tolerance or withdrawal symptoms
notes:
  • • Document each substance and any withdrawal symptoms.

Polysubstance dependence with withdrawal

Billable Code
F19.24
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

applicable_to:
  • • Withdrawal symptoms from multiple substances
excludes:
  • • Withdrawal from a single substance
validation:
  • • Withdrawal symptoms documented with standardized scales (e.g., CIWA, COWS)
notes:
  • • Ensure withdrawal symptoms are documented with standardized scales.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T40.1X1A

Poisoning by heroin, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter

Use to specify substances involved in polysubstance dependence.

T40.5X1A

Poisoning by cocaine, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter

Use to specify substances involved in polysubstance withdrawal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for polysubstance use?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified polysubstance use is F19.10. For polysubstance dependence, use F19.20, and for dependence with withdrawal, use F19.24.

How to document polysubstance use disorder?

Document each substance, usage pattern, and any withdrawal symptoms. Use standardized scales for withdrawal documentation.

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