Oth psychoactive substance dependence w mood disorder

This code signifies a patient's physiological and psychological dependence on a psychoactive substance (excluding alcohol, opioids, cannabis, sedatives, hypnotics, anxiolytics, cocaine, stimulants, hallucinogens, and inhalants), which has directly resulted in a mood disorder. The mood disturbance is considered substance-induced, meaning it developed during or soon after substance intoxication or withdrawal, or after exposure to a medication.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates dependence on a "catch-all" psychoactive substance not specified elsewhere in the F10-F16 or F18 categories, and there is an associated mood disorder (e.g., depression, bipolar-like symptoms) directly attributable to the substance use. The provider's assessment should explicitly link the mood disturbance to the substance dependence.

• Ensure the specific psychoactive substance is not classifiable to a more specific F10-F16 or F18 code.
• Documentation must clearly state "dependence" and explicitly link the mood disorder as "substance-induced."
• Do not use if the mood disorder predates the substance use or is determined to be an independent psychiatric condition.