Cocaine dependence with cocaine-induced anxiety disorder

This code signifies a severe pattern of cocaine use characterized by compulsive drug-seeking behavior and continued use despite harmful consequences, specifically complicated by the presence of a cocaine-induced anxiety disorder. The anxiety symptoms are directly attributable to the physiological effects of cocaine use.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of cocaine dependence, and the patient is also experiencing an anxiety disorder that is explicitly linked to their cocaine use. Supporting documentation should include a psychiatric evaluation detailing the substance dependence and the causal relationship between cocaine and the anxiety symptoms.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "dependence" rather than "abuse" or "use" for cocaine.
• Verify that the anxiety disorder is documented as "cocaine-induced" to differentiate it from a pre-existing or unrelated anxiety disorder.
• Consider sequencing this code as a primary diagnosis if it is the main reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if another condition is the primary focus.