Sedatv/hyp/anxiolytc use, unsp w anxiety disorder

This code signifies a patient's unspecified use of sedatives, hypnotics, or anxiolytics that has directly resulted in an anxiety disorder. The patient exhibits symptoms of anxiety that are determined to be induced by the substance use, but the specific pattern or severity of use is not documented. This diagnosis indicates a causal link between the substance use and the development of anxiety.

Use this code when documentation clearly states that a patient's anxiety disorder is directly attributable to their use of sedatives, hypnotics, or anxiolytics, but the specific type of use (e.g., abuse, dependence) is not specified. This applies when the provider explicitly links the substance use to the anxiety symptoms. Supporting documentation would include a physician's diagnostic statement confirming the substance-induced anxiety and the unspecified nature of the substance use.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced anxiety disorder" and that the "use" is unspecified.
• Do not use this code if the anxiety disorder predates the substance use or if the substance use is clearly documented as abuse or dependence (e.g., F13.180, F13.280).
• Always sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if another condition is the primary reason for the visit.