Other stimulant abuse with stimulant-induced mood disorder

This code signifies a pattern of problematic stimulant use, such as amphetamines or cocaine, that leads to clinically significant impairment or distress, specifically manifesting as a mood disorder. The mood disturbance, which could include depressive, manic, or mixed features, is directly attributable to the physiological effects of stimulant abuse.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of stimulant abuse and a co-occurring mood disorder that is determined by the clinician to be induced by the stimulant use. This typically applies to patients presenting with both substance use issues and mood symptoms where the stimulant is identified as the etiological factor for the mood disturbance.

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the mood disorder to stimulant abuse, rather than a pre-existing or independent mood disorder.
• Do not use this code if the patient is dependent on stimulants; refer to codes in the F15.2- category for stimulant dependence.
• Consider additional codes for specific stimulant substances (e.g., T43.61- for amphetamines) if detailed in the documentation.