Inhalant use, unsp w inhalnt-induce psychotic disorder, unsp

This code signifies a patient's problematic pattern of inhalant use, where the specific type of inhalant is not documented. Crucially, this inhalant use has led to a psychotic disorder, such as hallucinations or delusions, but the precise nature or manifestation of this psychotic disorder is also unspecified. It describes a dual diagnosis of substance use and a co-occurring mental health condition directly induced by the substance.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient is experiencing a psychotic disorder that is directly attributable to inhalant use, but the specific inhalant and the exact psychotic symptoms are not detailed. This code is appropriate when the provider has not specified the type of inhalant (e.g., glue, paint thinner) or the specific psychotic features (e.g., paranoid delusions vs. auditory hallucinations).

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the psychotic disorder to inhalant use.
• Avoid this code if the specific inhalant or the specific psychotic disorder is documented; instead, use a more precise code from the F18.9 category.
• Consider sequencing this code as a primary diagnosis when the inhalant-induced psychotic disorder is the main reason for the encounter, followed by codes for any associated physical conditions.