Cannabis use, unspecified, in remission

This code signifies a past history of problematic cannabis use where the individual is no longer actively using the substance and is in a period of sustained recovery. It indicates that the patient previously met criteria for a cannabis use disorder but is currently abstinent or has significantly reduced use to the point where diagnostic criteria are no longer met.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a history of cannabis use disorder and the patient is currently in remission, without specifying the severity or presence of withdrawal or intoxication. This is appropriate for follow-up appointments where the patient's recovery from cannabis use is being monitored. Documentation should explicitly state "in remission" or similar phrasing indicating sustained non-use.

• Do not use this code if the patient is actively using cannabis or experiencing withdrawal/intoxication; instead, use codes reflecting active use.
• Ensure documentation specifies "in remission" rather than just "history of" to support this code.
• This code is typically a secondary diagnosis, following a primary diagnosis related to the reason for the encounter.