Cannabis dependence with intoxication, unspecified

This code signifies a patient's physiological or psychological dependence on cannabis, accompanied by acute cannabis intoxication. It indicates a problematic pattern of cannabis use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, with the immediate effects of the substance present. The "unspecified" nature refers to the lack of further detail regarding the specific intoxication symptoms.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates both cannabis dependence and current cannabis intoxication, but without specific details about the intoxication's manifestations (e.g., perceptual disturbances, impaired judgment). This is appropriate for initial assessments or when the specific intoxication symptoms are not fully documented or are unknown.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states both "dependence" and "intoxication" for cannabis.
• If specific intoxication symptoms are documented (e.g., with perceptual disturbances), a more specific subcategory of F12.22 should be used.
• Do not confuse with F12.20 (cannabis dependence, uncomplicated) or F12.129 (cannabis abuse with intoxication, unspecified). The key differentiator is "dependence" versus "abuse."