Inhalant use, unsp w inhalnt-induce psych disord w delusions

This code signifies a patient diagnosed with a substance use disorder involving inhalants, where the specific type of inhalant is not documented. A key feature of this diagnosis is the presence of a psychotic disorder, characterized by delusions, that is directly induced by the inhalant use. This condition is distinct from a pre-existing psychotic disorder exacerbated by substance use.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient's inhalant use, without specifying the substance, and they are experiencing delusions directly attributable to that inhalant use. This is appropriate when the clinician has ruled out other causes for the psychotic symptoms. Supporting documentation should include a psychiatric evaluation detailing the inhalant use, the presence of delusions, and the temporal relationship between the two.

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the psychotic symptoms (delusions) to the inhalant use.
• Do not use this code if the inhalant type is specified; instead, use a more specific code from the F18.xx series.
• Consider sequencing this code after any acute intoxication codes if applicable, but before codes for chronic physical complications.