Cannabis abuse with intoxication delirium

This code signifies a pattern of problematic cannabis use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, specifically complicated by the presence of delirium directly induced by cannabis intoxication. Patients exhibit acute disturbances in attention, awareness, and cognition, developing during or soon after cannabis use.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates both cannabis abuse (e.g., continued use despite negative consequences, failure to fulfill major role obligations) and an acute confusional state (delirium) directly attributable to cannabis intoxication. The provider must explicitly link the delirium to the cannabis use.

• Ensure the documentation differentiates between cannabis intoxication without delirium and cannabis-induced delirium.
• Do not use this code if the delirium is due to another medical condition or substance.
• Consider co-occurring mental health conditions or other substance use disorders, which may require additional codes.