Cannabis abuse with psychotic disorder with hallucinations

This code signifies a diagnosis of cannabis abuse where the individual experiences a co-occurring psychotic disorder characterized by hallucinations. The hallucinations are directly attributable to the effects of cannabis use, indicating a substance-induced psychotic state.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a pattern of problematic cannabis use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, and the patient presents with hallucinations as a primary symptom of a substance-induced psychotic disorder. The physician's assessment should establish a direct causal link between cannabis use and the psychotic symptoms.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "with hallucinations" to differentiate from other psychotic features.
• Do not use this code if the psychotic disorder predates cannabis use or is determined to be an independent mental health condition.
• Consider sequencing this code as the primary diagnosis if the cannabis abuse and associated psychotic disorder are the main reason for the encounter.