Oth psychoactive substance dependence w withdrawal, uncomp

This diagnosis code indicates a patient's physiological and psychological reliance on a psychoactive substance (excluding alcohol, opioids, cannabis, sedatives, hypnotics, anxiolytics, cocaine, and stimulants), experiencing withdrawal symptoms upon cessation or reduction of use. The withdrawal is uncomplicated, meaning there are no co-occurring severe conditions such as delirium, seizures, or perceptual disturbances.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states dependence on a specified psychoactive substance (e.g., hallucinogens, inhalants, or other unspecified substances) and the patient is actively experiencing withdrawal symptoms. This code is appropriate when the withdrawal is managed without significant medical complications requiring additional diagnostic specificity.

• Ensure the specific psychoactive substance is identified if possible; if not, "other" or "unspecified" substance dependence may be appropriate.
• Differentiate uncomplicated withdrawal from withdrawal with delirium (F19.231), with perceptual disturbance (F19.232), or with other specified complications (F19.239).
• Always sequence this code after any acute intoxication codes (e.g., F19.12x) if both are present and being treated.