Other stimulant abuse with unsp stimulant-induced disorder

This code signifies a pattern of harmful use of stimulant substances, other than cocaine or methamphetamine, where the specific stimulant-induced mental or behavioral disorder is not documented or cannot be determined. It indicates a problematic use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, without specifying the exact psychiatric manifestation such as psychosis, anxiety, or mood disorder.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates abuse of an "other stimulant" (e.g., ecstasy, bath salts, synthetic cathinones, or prescription stimulants not specified as abuse of amphetamine or other stimulant) and a stimulant-induced disorder is present but not further specified. This code is appropriate when the provider notes "stimulant abuse with unspecified stimulant-induced disorder" or similar language for non-cocaine/methamphetamine stimulants.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "abuse" rather than "dependence" or "use" to align with the F15.1- category.
• Avoid using this code if a specific stimulant-induced disorder (e.g., F15.121 for stimulant-induced psychotic disorder with abuse) is clearly documented.
• Always review the medical record for specific stimulant types (e.g., amphetamine, cocaine) as more specific codes exist for those.