Sedatv/hyp/anxiolytc dependence w psychotic disorder, unsp

This code signifies a patient's physiological and psychological dependence on sedatives, hypnotics, or anxiolytics, complicated by the presence of a psychotic disorder directly induced by the substance use. The psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations or delusions, are a direct pharmacological effect of the substance. The "unspecified" nature indicates that the specific type of sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic is not documented.

This code is appropriate when documentation clearly states dependence on a sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic, and a co-occurring psychotic disorder is explicitly linked as substance-induced. It should be used when the specific substance within the sedative/hypnotic/anxiolytic class is not identified. Supporting documentation would include a psychiatric evaluation detailing both the dependence and the substance-induced psychosis.

• Ensure documentation specifies "dependence" rather than "abuse" or "use" to justify this code.
• Verify that the psychotic disorder is explicitly stated as "substance-induced" and not an independent psychiatric condition.
• If the specific sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic is known, a more specific code from the F13.25 subcategory should be used.