Cocaine dependence with cocaine-induced mood disorder

This code signifies a patient's physiological and psychological dependence on cocaine, accompanied by a mood disturbance directly attributable to the substance's effects. The mood disorder can manifest as depression, anxiety, or other affective symptoms that developed during or soon after cocaine intoxication or withdrawal.

Utilize this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of cocaine dependence and a co-occurring mood disorder where the mood symptoms are determined to be substance-induced. This typically requires a clinician's assessment confirming the causal link between cocaine use and the mood disturbance, often after ruling out independent primary mood disorders.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "dependence" on cocaine, not just abuse or use.
• Verify the mood disorder is "cocaine-induced" and not a pre-existing or independent condition.
• Consider sequencing this code as the primary diagnosis if it is the main reason for the encounter, followed by any associated physical complications.