Cannabis use, unspecified, uncomplicated

This code signifies a patient's use of cannabis without any specified pattern of use (e.g., abuse, dependence) and without any associated physical or mental health complications. It indicates a general, uncharacterized encounter related to cannabis use.

This code is appropriate when documentation mentions cannabis use but provides no further details regarding the type of use or any related disorders. It can be used when a patient reports cannabis use during a routine screening or history taking, and no adverse effects or problematic patterns are identified.

• Do not use this code if documentation specifies cannabis abuse, dependence, or intoxication; instead, select a more specific F12 subcategory.
• Always review the medical record for any co-occurring mental health or physical conditions that might be linked to cannabis use, as these would require additional coding.
• This code is often used for screening purposes or when cannabis use is noted incidentally without clinical significance for the current encounter.