Hallucinogen dependence w psychotic disorder w hallucin

This code signifies a severe pattern of hallucinogen use characterized by compulsive use, tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms, coupled with a hallucinogen-induced psychotic disorder where the predominant features are hallucinations. The hallucinations are directly attributable to the physiological effects of hallucinogen use and are not better explained by another mental disorder.

This code is appropriate when a patient meets the diagnostic criteria for hallucinogen dependence and is actively experiencing hallucinations as a direct consequence of their hallucinogen use. Documentation should clearly indicate both the dependence and the presence of hallucinations, ruling out other causes for the psychotic symptoms.

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the hallucinations to hallucinogen use, rather than an independent psychotic disorder.
• Distinguish from hallucinogen abuse (F16.1-) where dependence criteria are not met.
• Consider sequencing this code as a primary diagnosis if it is the main reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if another condition is the primary focus.