AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2022 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
Substance Use of Unspecified Severity in Remission
New diagnosis codes have been created to identify “in remission” for the following substances, when the previous severity of usage is unknown (as to whether there was abuse or dependence), and thus classified as unspecified. F10.91, Alcohol use, unspecified, in remission F11.91, Opioid use, unspecified, in remission F12.91, Cannabis use, unspecified, in remission F13.91, Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use, unspecified, in remission F14.91, Cocaine use, unspecified, in remission F15.91, Other stimulant use, unspecified, in remission F16.91, Hallucinogen use, unspecified, in remission F18.91, Inhalant use, unspecified, in remission F19.91...
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Article Overview
This article covers newly created ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for substance use in remission when the prior severity is not known, along with a related alcohol use code for unspecified but uncomplicated cases. It is relevant for coding professionals, auditors, and clinicians who need to understand how these diagnosis categories are being represented in the code set and what types of situations they are intended to capture at a high level.
Why This Topic Matters
These updates affect how substance-related diagnoses are represented in ICD-10-CM documentation and claims data. Understanding the scope of the new codes helps coding teams and clinicians recognize when documentation falls into these newly defined categories.
What You Will Learn
- Which broad substance-use categories are addressed by the new diagnosis codes
- How the article frames remission-related documentation when prior severity is not known
- What general type of alcohol-use scenario is covered by the related uncomplicated code
- How these diagnosis additions fit into ICD-10-CM updates
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Physicians and other clinicians
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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