Inhalant abuse with unspecified inhalant-induced disorder

This code signifies a pattern of harmful use of inhalant substances, leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, where the specific inhalant-induced mental or behavioral disorder is not specified. It indicates a diagnosis of inhalant abuse without further diagnostic clarity regarding the resulting psychiatric or neurological complications.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of inhalant abuse, but the specific manifestations of an inhalant-induced disorder (e.g., psychosis, mood disorder, delirium) are not documented or are explicitly stated as unspecified. This is appropriate when a patient presents with symptoms of inhalant abuse, but a more precise diagnosis of an induced disorder cannot be made at the time of coding.

• Do not use this code if a specific inhalant-induced disorder (e.g., F18.120 for inhalant abuse with intoxication delirium) is documented.
• Always review the medical record for more specific documentation of inhalant-induced disorders to ensure the most precise code is selected.
• Consider co-occurring mental health conditions or physical complications that may require additional codes.