Inhalant depend w inhalnt-induce psychotic disorder, unsp

This code signifies a patient's established dependence on inhalants, accompanied by a psychotic disorder directly attributable to their inhalant use. The psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations or delusions, are induced by the inhalant substance itself.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of inhalant dependence and a co-occurring psychotic disorder where the clinician explicitly links the psychosis to the inhalant use. This is appropriate when the specific type of inhalant-induced psychotic disorder (e.g., with delusions, with hallucinations) is not specified.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "dependence" and not just "abuse" or "use."
• Verify that the psychotic disorder is clearly identified as "inhalant-induced" and not a pre-existing or co-occurring independent mental health condition.
• If the specific type of inhalant-induced psychotic disorder is documented (e.g., with delusions), a more specific code from the F18.25 category should be used.