Oth stimulant depend w stim-induce psych disorder w hallucin

This diagnosis code signifies a patient's physiological or psychological dependence on stimulants (excluding cocaine and methamphetamine, which have their own specific codes) accompanied by a stimulant-induced psychotic disorder. The psychotic features specifically include the presence of hallucinations, which are perceptual disturbances occurring without an external stimulus.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of stimulant dependence, alongside an active psychotic disorder directly attributed to stimulant use, and hallucinations are a prominent symptom. This typically applies to patients presenting with acute intoxication or withdrawal states where psychosis with hallucinations is evident and linked to stimulant use.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "dependence" rather than "abuse" or "use" to justify this code.
• Verify that the stimulant is not cocaine (F14.251) or methamphetamine (F15.251, but specifically for methamphetamine). "Other stimulant" implies substances like amphetamines, dextroamphetamines, or prescription stimulants not otherwise specified.
• Confirm that hallucinations are explicitly documented as part of the stimulant-induced psychotic disorder. If delusions are present without hallucinations, a different code would be appropriate.