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ICD-10 Coding for Substance-Induced Mood Disorder(F10.14, F15.24)

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for Substance-Induced Mood Disorder. Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

SIMDDrug-Induced Mood Disorder

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Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Substance-Induced Mood Disorder

F10-F19Primary Range

Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use

This range includes all disorders related to substance use, including mood disorders induced by substances.

Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescriptionWhen to UseKey Documentation
F10.14Alcohol-induced mood disorderUse when mood symptoms occur during active alcohol use.
  • Documented alcohol use with mood symptoms during use
  • Temporal link between alcohol use and mood changes
F15.24Stimulant-induced mood disorder with onset during withdrawalUse when mood symptoms occur during stimulant withdrawal.
  • Documented stimulant use with mood symptoms during withdrawal
  • Temporal link between stimulant cessation and mood changes

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 substance-induced mood disorder

Essential facts and insights about Substance-Induced Mood Disorder

The ICD-10 code for substance-induced mood disorder varies by substance, such as F10.14 for alcohol-induced mood disorder.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes for substance induced mood disorder

F10.14
Alcohol-induced mood disorder
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Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • Mood symptoms occur during alcohol use

Applicable To

  • Mood disorder due to alcohol use

Excludes

  • Primary mood disorders

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • Documented alcohol use with mood symptoms during use
  • Temporal link between alcohol use and mood changes

Code-Specific Risks

  • Misclassification as primary mood disorder

Coding Notes

  • Ensure documentation specifies the temporal relationship between alcohol use and mood symptoms.
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Ancillary Codes

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

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome

F10.23
Use if withdrawal symptoms are present.

Stimulant withdrawal syndrome

F15.23
Use if withdrawal symptoms are present.

Differential Codes

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

Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified

F32.9
Use F32.9 if mood disorder is primary and not linked to substance use.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting Substance-Induced Mood Disorder to ensure proper reimbursement, maintain compliance, and reduce audit risk. These guidelines are particularly important when using ICD-10 code F10.14.

Impact

Clinical: Misdiagnosis of mood disorder type., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential claim denials due to incorrect coding.

Mitigation Strategy

Always specify the substance in documentation.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect DRG assignment leading to reimbursement issues., Compliance: Non-compliance with ICD-10 coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data affecting patient care.

Mitigation Strategy

Ensure documentation links mood symptoms to substance use or withdrawal.

Impact

Lack of specific substance documentation can lead to audit flags.

Mitigation Strategy

Ensure all documentation specifies the substance and its temporal link to mood symptoms.

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 Substance-Induced Mood Disorder, with expert answers to help guide accurate code selection and documentation.

Documentation Templates for Substance-Induced Mood Disorder

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

Substance-Induced Mood Disorder in Psychiatry

Specialty: Psychiatry

Required Elements

  • Substance used
  • Timeline of use and symptoms
  • Mood symptoms
  • Differential diagnosis

Example Documentation

**HPI**: 34M c/o insomnia, irritability, and suicidal ideation x 5 days. Last used heroin 7 days ago. Symptoms began 48h post-cessation. UDS+ for opioids. **Assessment**: - F11.24: Opioid-induced mood disorder with depressive features (onset during withdrawal) - F11.23: Opioid withdrawal syndrome **Plan**: Monitor for resolution with abstinence; rule out primary MDD if symptoms persist >4w

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
Patient has depression.
Good Documentation Example
Severe depressive episode with anhedonia, directly linked to alcohol withdrawal per timeline.
Explanation
The good example specifies the substance and temporal link, meeting documentation requirements.

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