Find information on marijuana use diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding (ICD-10 codes F12.10 - F12.92, DSM-5 criteria), screening tools, and treatment options. Learn about cannabis use disorder, cannabis-induced disorders, and the impact on health for healthcare professionals. Explore resources for accurate diagnosis and appropriate care related to marijuana use, cannabis dependence, and withdrawal symptoms.
Also known as
Cannabis-related disorders
Covers various cannabis use disorders, including dependence and harmful use.
Persons encountering health services
May include encounters for counseling or treatment related to cannabis use.
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of cannabinoids
Specific code for adverse effects or poisoning related to cannabis use.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is marijuana use causing problems?
Yes
Is there withdrawal?
No
Code Z72.891, Problem related to use of cannabis
When to use each related code
Description |
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Marijuana dependence |
Marijuana withdrawal |
Cannabis-induced anxiety disorder |
Coding marijuana use without specifying current, in remission, or on maintenance therapy risks inaccurate severity and payment.
Failing to capture co-occurring mental health or substance use disorders with marijuana use impacts quality reporting and resource allocation.
Vague documentation lacking specific details about the marijuana use (frequency, amount, method) leads to coding errors and audit vulnerability.
Patient presents with symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD), also referred to as marijuana use disorder, cannabis dependence, or marijuana abuse. The patient reports regular cannabis use, meeting DSM-5 criteria for problematic pattern of cannabis use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress. Symptoms endorsed include craving cannabis, increased tolerance to cannabis, spending a significant amount of time obtaining, using, or recovering from cannabis use, and continued use despite negative social or occupational consequences. Physical examination revealed mild conjunctival injection and increased appetite. Patient denies withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, sleep disturbance, decreased appetite, or restlessness upon cessation of use. Differential diagnoses considered include other substance use disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. Assessment for comorbid mental health conditions is recommended. Treatment plan includes motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for substance use, and referral to support groups for cannabis cessation. Patient education provided on the risks associated with continued cannabis use including potential respiratory issues, cognitive impairment, and mental health implications. Follow-up scheduled to monitor progress and adjust treatment plan as needed. ICD-10 code F12.20, Cannabis use disorder, unspecified is assigned. Medical billing codes will reflect the services provided, such as psychotherapy for substance use disorder. Patient was advised to abstain from cannabis use and provided with resources for community support.