Oth stimulant abuse w stim-induce psych disorder w hallucin

This diagnosis code signifies a patient's problematic pattern of stimulant use, such as amphetamines or cocaine, leading to clinically significant impairment or distress. A key feature is the presence of stimulant-induced psychosis, specifically characterized by hallucinations (e.g., auditory, visual, tactile) that developed during or soon after stimulant intoxication or withdrawal.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of stimulant abuse, not dependence, and the patient is experiencing psychotic symptoms primarily consisting of hallucinations directly attributable to stimulant use. This requires a direct causal link between stimulant use and the onset of the hallucinatory symptoms, as documented by a physician or qualified mental health professional.

• Differentiate from stimulant dependence (F15.2-) which implies a more severe pattern of use with tolerance or withdrawal.
• Ensure the documentation specifies "abuse" and not "dependence" for stimulant use.
• Verify that the psychotic features are explicitly described as "hallucinations" and are directly linked to stimulant use, ruling out other primary psychotic disorders.