Cannabis use, unspecified with intoxication, uncomplicated

This code signifies a patient's use of cannabis without further specification regarding the pattern or severity of use, accompanied by acute intoxication that presents without complications. It indicates the presence of psychoactive effects from recent cannabis consumption, such as impaired judgment, altered perception, or motor incoordination, but without severe or life-threatening adverse events.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states cannabis use and acute intoxication, but the provider has not specified the pattern of use (e.g., abuse, dependence). This is appropriate for initial encounters where a definitive diagnosis of cannabis use disorder has not yet been established. Supporting documentation would include a physician's note describing signs and symptoms of intoxication following reported cannabis use.

• Only use when the type of cannabis use (e.g., abuse, dependence) is explicitly unspecified by the provider.
• Ensure documentation confirms acute intoxication and the absence of any associated complications (e.g., delirium, psychotic disorder).
• Consider sequencing this code as a primary diagnosis if it is the reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if the intoxication is a comorbidity.