Inhalant abuse with other inhalant-induced disorder

This diagnosis code indicates a pattern of harmful use of inhalants, such as solvents, aerosols, or gases, leading to a clinically significant impairment or distress, specifically manifesting as another inhalant-induced mental or behavioral disorder not otherwise specified. This includes conditions like inhalant-induced anxiety disorder, psychotic disorder, or sleep disorder, where the inhalant use is the direct etiological factor.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states inhalant abuse and identifies a co-occurring inhalant-induced disorder that doesn't fit more specific categories (e.g., inhalant-induced delirium). The medical record should specify the substance class (inhalants) and the resulting mental or behavioral health condition.

• Ensure the documentation differentiates between inhalant abuse and dependence; this code is for abuse.
• Specify the exact inhalant-induced disorder if a more precise code is available (e.g., F18.129 for inhalant-induced delirium without complications).
• Code any associated physical complications of inhalant abuse separately.