Cannabis dependence w intoxication w perceptual disturbance

This code signifies a patient's physiological and psychological reliance on cannabis, accompanied by acute intoxication symptoms that include sensory distortions or hallucinations. These perceptual disturbances are directly attributable to the effects of cannabis use.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of cannabis dependence, and the patient is currently experiencing intoxication with symptoms such as illusions, hallucinations, or other sensory distortions. The medical record must specify both the dependence and the perceptual disturbance occurring during intoxication.

• Ensure documentation differentiates between cannabis-induced psychosis and perceptual disturbances during intoxication.
• Sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if it's a co-occurring condition impacting treatment.
• Do not use this code for cannabis abuse without dependence, or for intoxication without perceptual disturbances.