Sedatv/hyp/anxiolytc dependence w sexual dysfunction

This code describes a patient diagnosed with a physiological dependence on sedatives, hypnotics, or anxiolytics, and who is also experiencing sexual dysfunction directly caused by the substance use. This indicates a chronic pattern of substance use leading to both addiction and a specific adverse sexual effect.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of dependence on a sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic, and explicitly links the patient's sexual dysfunction (e.g., erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, anorgasmia) as a direct consequence of this substance use. This requires a physician's assessment confirming both the dependence and the substance-induced nature of the sexual dysfunction.

• Ensure documentation specifies "dependence" and not just "abuse" or "use" to support the ".2" in the code.
• Verify the sexual dysfunction is explicitly stated as "substance-induced" or directly attributed to the sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use.
• Do not use this code if the sexual dysfunction is due to another medical condition or is not directly linked to the substance dependence.