Oth stimulant abuse with stimulant-induced anxiety disorder

This code signifies a diagnosis of an anxiety disorder directly induced by the abuse of stimulants other than cocaine or amphetamines. The patient exhibits symptoms of anxiety that are determined to be a physiological consequence of stimulant use.

Apply this code when documentation clearly links a patient's anxiety symptoms to the abuse of stimulants such as caffeine, ecstasy, or bath salts. The provider's assessment should explicitly state "stimulant-induced anxiety disorder" and specify the substance as "other stimulant abuse."

• Ensure the documentation differentiates between stimulant abuse and dependence; this code is for abuse.
• Verify that the anxiety is explicitly stated as "stimulant-induced" and not a pre-existing or co-occurring anxiety disorder.
• Do not use if the stimulant is cocaine or amphetamine; separate codes exist for those specific substances.