Cocaine abuse with cocaine-induced psychotic disorder, unsp

This code signifies a pattern of problematic cocaine use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, specifically complicated by a psychotic disorder directly induced by cocaine. The psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations or delusions, are attributable to the physiological effects of cocaine. The "unspecified" nature indicates that the severity of the abuse (e.g., mild, moderate, severe) is not documented.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of cocaine abuse and a co-occurring psychotic disorder where the psychosis is determined to be a direct consequence of cocaine use. This is appropriate when the clinician has not specified the severity of the cocaine abuse. Supporting documentation would include a psychiatric evaluation detailing both the substance use pattern and the psychotic symptoms, along with a causal link established by the provider.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly links the psychotic disorder to cocaine use, rather than an independent psychiatric condition.
• If the severity of cocaine abuse (mild, moderate, severe) is documented, a more specific code from the F14.15 category should be used.
• Do not use this code if the psychotic disorder predates or is unrelated to the cocaine abuse; in such cases, code both conditions separately.