Opioid dependence with intoxication, uncomplicated

This code signifies a patient's physiological and psychological reliance on opioids, accompanied by acute opioid intoxication. Intoxication symptoms may include constricted pupils, drowsiness, slurred speech, and impaired attention or memory, without further complications such as delirium or perceptual disturbances.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of opioid dependence and concurrent acute intoxication, without specifying any additional psychiatric or behavioral complications directly related to the intoxication. This is appropriate for initial presentations or exacerbations where the primary concern is the immediate effects of opioid use in a dependent individual.

• Ensure documentation specifies both "dependence" and "intoxication" to support this code.
• Do not use if the intoxication is complicated by delirium, perceptual disturbances, or other specified conditions; refer to more specific codes within the F11.22 series.
• Consider sequencing this code as a primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter, followed by codes for any associated physical conditions.