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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Stimulant Use Disorder

ICD-10 Coding for Stimulant Use Disorder

F15.20
F15.21

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

Also Known as:
Amphetamine Use Disorder
Cocaine Use Disorder
Methamphetamine Use Disorder
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Stimulant Use Disorder

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Stimulant Use Disorder

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Stimulant dependence, uncomplicated

Billable Code
F15.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient meets DSM-5 criteria for dependence
  • • Documented history of escalating use and tolerance

Applicable To

  • • Amphetamine dependence
  • • Cocaine dependence

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly differentiates between use, abuse, and dependence.

Stimulant dependence with intoxication

Billable Code
F15.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.891

Long-term (current) use of opiate analgesic

Use to indicate long-term use of prescribed stimulants.

R78.2

Finding of cocaine in blood

Use to document laboratory findings supporting intoxication.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for stimulant use disorder?

The ICD-10 code for stimulant use disorder varies based on severity and complications, such as F15.20 for uncomplicated dependence and F15.21 for dependence with intoxication.

How is stimulant use disorder documented?

Documentation should include DSM-5 criteria, severity, and any complications. Specific codes require detailed clinical notes to support coding.

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  • • Positive urine toxicology for stimulants
  • • Clinical signs of intoxication such as tachycardia
  • Applicable To

    • • Cocaine dependence with intoxication

    Important Notes

    • • Document all symptoms of intoxication clearly.