Oth psychoactv substance depend w intox w perceptual disturb

This code signifies a patient's physiological and psychological dependence on a psychoactive substance (excluding alcohol, opioids, cannabis, sedatives, hypnotics, anxiolytics, cocaine, and stimulants) who is currently experiencing intoxication. A key feature is the presence of perceptual disturbances, such as hallucinations or illusions, directly attributable to the substance's effects.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates dependence on a specified "other" psychoactive substance, current intoxication, and associated perceptual disturbances. This is appropriate for patients presenting with acute substance-induced psychosis or delirium where the primary substance is not one of the more specific categories. Supporting documentation should detail the substance, signs of intoxication, and specific perceptual abnormalities.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "dependence" and not just "abuse" or "use" for this code.
• Verify the substance involved is not covered by more specific ICD-10-CM categories (e.g., F10-F16, F18).
• Always sequence this code first when it represents the primary reason for the encounter, followed by codes for any associated physical or mental health conditions.