Opioid use, unspecified with withdrawal

This code signifies a patient's problematic pattern of opioid use that has led to the development of withdrawal symptoms, but the specific type of opioid or the severity of the use disorder is not documented. It indicates a physiological dependence on opioids where cessation or reduction of use precipitates a characteristic withdrawal syndrome.

Use this code when documentation clearly states opioid withdrawal symptoms are present, but the medical record lacks specificity regarding the type of opioid or the full diagnostic criteria for a specific opioid use disorder. This is appropriate when the provider notes "opioid withdrawal" without further detail on the patient's opioid use pattern.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "withdrawal" symptoms are present; mere opioid use without withdrawal is coded differently.
• Avoid this code if the type of opioid is specified (e.g., heroin, oxycodone); instead, use the more specific F11.23 or F11.13 codes.
• Do not code with F11.92- (opioid use, unspecified with intoxication) as per the Excludes1 note.