Sedatv/hyp/anxiolytc depend w persisting amnestic disorder

This code signifies a patient's physiological dependence on sedatives, hypnotics, or anxiolytics, coupled with a persistent memory impairment directly caused by the substance use. The amnestic disorder is a lasting consequence of the drug's effects on the brain, not merely acute intoxication.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates both a diagnosis of sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic dependence and a co-occurring, substance-induced, chronic amnestic disorder. This typically involves a history of prolonged substance abuse and objective evidence of persistent memory deficits.

• Ensure documentation specifies "dependence" rather than "abuse" or "use" to support this code.
• Verify that the amnestic disorder is explicitly linked as "substance-induced" and "persisting" by the provider.
• Consider sequencing this code as a primary diagnosis if the substance-induced amnestic disorder is the primary reason for the encounter.