F12.19
BillableCannabis abuse with unspecified cannabis-induced disorder
HCC Category Mapping
V24HCC 55 — Drug/Alcohol Dependence
0.334ESRDHCC 55 — Drug/Alcohol Dependence
0.000What This Code Means
A person who abuses cannabis and has developed a cannabis-related health problem, but the specific type of problem is not documented or identified.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the specific cannabis-induced disorder cannot be determined from documentation
- •Query the provider if additional details about the induced disorder are available to allow for more specific coding
Clinical Significance
Cannabis abuse with unspecified cannabis-induced disorder represents the least specific code for cannabis abuse with an induced complication. It is used when documentation confirms a cannabis-induced disorder exists but the specific type cannot be determined. This code signals a documentation improvement opportunity — providers should be queried to identify the specific induced disorder for more precise coding and better clinical care planning.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Documentation of cannabis abuse
- ✓Statement that a cannabis-induced disorder is present
- ✓Clinical evidence of complications beyond simple cannabis use or intoxication
- ✓Documentation of attempts to clarify the specific disorder type
Commonly Confused Codes
F12.10 — Cannabis abuse, uncomplicated; use when no induced disorder is presentF12.188 — Cannabis abuse with other cannabis-induced disorder; use when the specific disorder IS identifiedF12.180 — Cannabis abuse with cannabis-induced anxiety disorder; use when anxiety is the specific disorderF12.29 — Cannabis dependence with unspecified cannabis-induced disorder; use when dependence is documented
Code Hierarchy
└F12Cannabis related disorders└F12.1Cannabis abuse└F12.19Cannabis abuse with unspecified cannabis-induced disorder
└F12.19Cannabis abuse with unspecified cannabis-induced disorder