Inhalant use, unspecified with intoxication, uncomplicated

This code signifies a patient presenting with symptoms of acute intoxication due to inhalant use, where the specific inhalant substance is not documented. The intoxication is uncomplicated, meaning there are no co-occurring delirium, perceptual disturbances, or other severe mental or behavioral disorders directly attributable to the inhalant use.

Apply this code when a patient exhibits signs and symptoms of inhalant intoxication, such as dizziness, euphoria, slurred speech, or incoordination, and the medical record does not specify the particular inhalant used. Documentation should clearly indicate acute intoxication without further complications like delirium or psychosis.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "unspecified" inhalant use if the specific substance is unknown.
• Do not use if the patient exhibits delirium, perceptual disturbances, or other specified mental/behavioral disorders; instead, select a more specific code from the F18.9x series.
• Sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when the intoxication is the reason for the encounter.