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Diagnosis Index entries containing back-references to Z71.51: Abuse drug NEC (non-dependent) F19.10 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F19.10. Other psychoactive substance abuse, uncomplicated 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Counseling (for) Z71.9 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z71.9.
Other psychoactive substance abuse, uncomplicated. F19.10 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM F19.10 became effective on October 1, 2018. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of F19.10 - other international versions of ICD-10 F19.10 may differ.
Opioid abuse, uncomplicated. 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code. F11.10 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM F11.10 became effective on October 1, 2018.
What code would I use for history of drug abuse in ICD 10? I have found a history code for history of drug dependence which is F19.21, or Other psychoactive substance dependence, in remission. But can't find one for drug abuse in remission.
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z79 Z79.
305.90 - Other, mixed, or unspecified drug abuse, unspecified | ICD-10-CM.
F19. 20 - Other psychoactive substance dependence, uncomplicated | ICD-10-CM.
The ICD-10 code Z86. 4 applies to cases where there is "a personal history of psychoactive substance abuse" (drugs or alcohol or tobacco) but specifically excludes current dependence (F10 - F19 codes with the fourth digit of 2).
Diagnosing drug addiction (substance use disorder) requires a thorough evaluation and often includes an assessment by a psychiatrist, a psychologist, or a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. Blood, urine or other lab tests are used to assess drug use, but they're not a diagnostic test for addiction.
Whereas mild substance use disorder continues to be F1x. 10, moderate substance use disorder continues to be F1x. 20, and severe substance use disorder continues to be F1x. 20, mild substance use disorder in remission is now coded as F1x.
Psychoactive substances are drugs or chemicals that have an effect on the central nervous system (CNS). The National Institute of Drug Abuse defines drug abuse or drug dependence as a condition in which the use of a legal or illegal drug causes physical, mental, emotional, or social harm.
Consider the term EtOH. This term is derived from the chemical abbreviation for ethyl alcohol, and it's used as a synonym for alcoholic beverages.
Z81. 1 - Family history of alcohol abuse and dependence. ICD-10-CM.
Personal history of other specified conditions 1 Z87.898 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM Z87.898 became effective on October 1, 2020. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z87.898 - other international versions of ICD-10 Z87.898 may differ.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z87.898 became effective on October 1, 2021.