Inhalant use, unsp with other inhalant-induced disorder

This code signifies a diagnosis of inhalant use disorder where the specific inhalant substance is not documented, and the patient is experiencing another unspecified inhalant-induced mental or behavioral disorder. This could include conditions like inhalant-induced anxiety, mood disorder, or psychosis, without further specification of the particular induced disorder.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient's problematic pattern of inhalant use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, and an associated inhalant-induced disorder is present, but neither the specific inhalant nor the specific induced disorder is identified. This code is appropriate when the provider has not specified the type of inhalant (e.g., glue, paint thinner) or the exact nature of the induced disorder (e.g., inhalant-induced psychotic disorder).

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "unspecified inhalant" and "other inhalant-induced disorder" or similar phrasing indicating lack of specificity.
• Avoid using this code if the specific inhalant or the specific induced disorder is known; instead, use a more precise code from the F18 category.
• Always sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when it is the focus of treatment, or as a secondary diagnosis when it is a co-occurring condition impacting the patient's care.