Other stimulant abuse with intoxication, uncomplicated

This code signifies a pattern of problematic stimulant use, excluding cocaine and methamphetamine, that leads to clinically significant impairment or distress, and is currently accompanied by acute intoxication without further complications. It describes the immediate effects of stimulant use on the central nervous system, such as euphoria, agitation, or perceptual disturbances, without the presence of delirium, psychotic features, or other severe medical or psychiatric sequelae.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates abuse of a stimulant substance other than cocaine or methamphetamine, and the patient is experiencing acute intoxication at the time of encounter. This typically applies to substances like amphetamines (excluding methamphetamine), ecstasy (MDMA), or prescription stimulants used non-medically. Documentation should specify the stimulant class and the presence of intoxication symptoms without additional complications.

• Ensure the stimulant is explicitly identified as "other stimulant" and not cocaine or methamphetamine, as those have specific codes.
• Confirm the documentation supports "abuse" rather than "dependence" or "use," and that "intoxication" is present.
• Do not use this code if the intoxication is complicated by delirium, psychotic features, or other specified conditions; separate codes exist for those scenarios.