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ICD-10 Coding for Drug-Induced Psychosis(F1x.25, F1x.95)

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for Drug-Induced Psychosis. Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Substance-Induced Psychotic DisorderToxic Psychosis

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Drug-Induced Psychosis

F10-F19Primary Range

Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use

This range includes codes for substance-induced disorders, including psychosis, due to various substances.

Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescriptionWhen to UseKey Documentation
F1x.25Substance dependence with psychotic disorderUse when there is documented dependence on a substance and concurrent psychotic symptoms.
  • Documented substance dependence
  • Presence of psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations or delusions
  • Temporal relationship between substance use and onset of symptoms
F1x.95Substance use with psychotic disorderUse when there is documented use of a substance and concurrent psychotic symptoms without dependence.
  • Documented substance use
  • Presence of psychotic symptoms during or shortly after use

Clinical Decision Support

Always review the patient's clinical documentation thoroughly. When in doubt, choose the more specific code and ensure documentation supports it.

Key Information: ICD-10 code for drug-induced psychosis

Essential facts and insights about Drug-Induced Psychosis

The ICD-10 code for drug-induced psychosis depends on the substance, such as F1x.25 for dependence with psychosis.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes for drug induced psychosis

Substance dependence with psychotic disorder
Non-billable Code

Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • Presence of substance dependence and psychotic symptoms

documentation Criteria

  • Clear documentation of substance use pattern and psychotic symptoms

Applicable To

  • Hallucinogen dependence with psychosis
  • Stimulant dependence with psychosis

Excludes

  • Primary psychotic disorders (F20-F29)

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • Documented substance dependence
  • Presence of psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations or delusions
  • Temporal relationship between substance use and onset of symptoms

Code-Specific Risks

  • Misclassification if dependence criteria are not met
  • Inadequate documentation of psychotic symptoms

Coding Notes

  • Ensure documentation clearly links psychotic symptoms to substance use.

Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that should be used in conjunction with the main diagnosis codes when applicable.

Substance abuse with intoxication

F1x.1x
Use when abuse is documented without dependence.

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions to the primary diagnosis.

Schizophrenia, unspecified

F20.9
Use F20.9 if psychotic symptoms persist beyond 1 month after cessation of substance use.

Psychosis due to another medical condition

F06.0
Use F06.0 if psychosis is due to a medical condition rather than substance use.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting Drug-Induced Psychosis to ensure proper reimbursement, maintain compliance, and reduce audit risk. These guidelines are particularly important when using ICD-10 code F1x.25.

Impact

Clinical: Misdiagnosis risk, Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards, Financial: Potential reimbursement issues

Mitigation Strategy

Always include substance use details in documentation.

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to incorrect DRG assignment and reimbursement issues., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreased accuracy in clinical data reporting.

Mitigation Strategy

Use specific codes like F1x.25 or F1x.95 when substance-induced psychosis is confirmed.

Impact

Lack of specific substance documentation linked to psychosis

Mitigation Strategy

Implement checklist for substance use documentation in patient records.

Documentation errors, coding pitfalls, and audit risks are interconnected aspects of medical coding and billing. Addressing all three areas helps ensure accurate coding, optimal reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ICD-10 coding for Drug-Induced Psychosis, with expert answers to help guide accurate code selection and documentation.

Documentation Templates for Drug-Induced Psychosis

Use these documentation templates to ensure complete and accurate documentation for Drug-Induced Psychosis. These templates include all required elements for proper coding and billing.

Emergency Department Presentation

Specialty: Psychiatry

Required Elements

  • Substance use history
  • Psychotic symptoms
  • Temporal relationship
  • Lab results

Example Documentation

Patient presents with auditory hallucinations after cocaine use. Urine toxicology positive for cocaine metabolites.

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
Patient has psychosis.
Good Documentation Example
Patient with 6-month cocaine dependence presents with auditory hallucinations 4 hours post-use.
Explanation
The good example provides specific substance use details and symptom onset timing.

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