Other psychoactive substance abuse with intoxication, unsp

This code signifies a pattern of harmful use of a psychoactive substance (other than alcohol, opioids, cannabis, sedatives/hypnotics, cocaine, or stimulants) leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, accompanied by acute intoxication. The specific psychoactive substance is not identified in the medical record.

Apply this code when documentation indicates abuse of an unspecified psychoactive substance and the patient is currently experiencing the acute effects of that substance. This code is appropriate when the type of substance is unknown or not clearly documented, but the presence of abuse and intoxication is evident.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "abuse" and "intoxication" with an unspecified psychoactive substance.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific substance (e.g., hallucinogen, inhalant) is documented; use the appropriate F1x.12x code instead.
• Always sequence this code as a primary diagnosis if it is the reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if it is a co-morbidity.