Cocaine abuse, in remission

This code signifies a patient with a history of problematic cocaine use who is currently experiencing a period of sustained improvement, with no active cocaine use or related symptoms for at least 12 months. It indicates that the individual previously met criteria for cocaine abuse but is now in a stable state of recovery.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a past diagnosis of cocaine abuse and the patient is currently in remission, typically defined as no use for a year or more. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the patient is maintaining sobriety from cocaine. Documentation should explicitly state "cocaine abuse in remission" or provide details supporting this status.

• Do not use this code if the patient is actively using cocaine or has experienced a relapse within the past 12 months.
• Distinguish carefully from cocaine dependence in remission (F14.21), which implies a more severe historical pattern of use.
• Ensure the medical record clearly specifies "remission" and the substance involved (cocaine) to support code assignment.