Sedatv/hyp/anxiolytc use, unspecified, in remission

This code signifies a past diagnosis of sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic substance use disorder where the patient is currently in a period of sustained remission. This means the individual no longer meets the full diagnostic criteria for the disorder, and there are no active symptoms of substance use or withdrawal.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a history of sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use disorder and the clinician explicitly states the patient is in remission. This is appropriate for follow-up visits or when a past history of this disorder in remission is relevant to current care.

• Ensure documentation specifies "in remission" for sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use, not just "history of."
• Do not use if there is any indication of current use, withdrawal, or active symptoms of the disorder.
• Consider co-reporting with codes for any current physical or mental health conditions being treated.