Cannabis use, unspecified with withdrawal

This code signifies a diagnosis of cannabis use disorder where the specific pattern of use (e.g., abuse, dependence) is not documented, and the patient is currently experiencing withdrawal symptoms. It indicates a physiological response to the cessation or reduction of cannabis intake without further specification of the severity or type of cannabis use disorder.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states "cannabis withdrawal" but lacks details to classify the use as abuse or dependence. This is appropriate when a patient presents with symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, sleep disturbance, or decreased appetite following a reduction or cessation of cannabis use, and the provider has not specified the nature of the underlying use disorder.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "withdrawal" in conjunction with cannabis use.
• Do not use if the documentation specifies cannabis abuse (F12.1-) or dependence (F12.2-); choose the more specific code.
• Always sequence this code as a primary diagnosis if it is the reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if it is a co-occurring condition impacting treatment.