Other psychoactive substance abuse, in remission

This code signifies a pattern of maladaptive use of a psychoactive substance (excluding alcohol, opioids, cannabis, sedatives/hypnotics, cocaine, and other stimulants) that has led to clinically significant impairment or distress, but the patient is currently in a period of remission. Remission indicates that the patient no longer meets the full criteria for abuse, though some symptoms may still be present.

Apply this code when documentation indicates a patient has a history of abuse of a psychoactive substance not specified by other codes (e.g., hallucinogens, inhalants, ecstasy, phencyclidine) and is currently in remission. This is appropriate when the patient is stable, actively engaged in recovery, or has not used the substance for a sustained period.

• Always code to the highest level of specificity; ensure the substance is not covered by more specific F10-F16 codes.
• Distinguish "in remission" from "with dependence" (F19.2-) or "unspecified use" (F19.9-).
• Documentation must clearly state both the substance class (other psychoactive) and the remission status.