F12.21
BillableCannabis dependence, in remission
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 137 — Drug Use Disorder/Substance Use Disorder, Moderate/Severe
0.358V24HCC 55 — Drug/Alcohol Dependence
0.334ESRDHCC 55 — Drug/Alcohol Dependence
0.000What This Code Means
A person who was previously dependent on cannabis but is now in recovery and not currently using the drug.
Coding Tips
- •Remission indicates the patient is no longer actively using cannabis; document the length of remission if available
- •This code should only be used when there is clear evidence the patient has stopped cannabis use
Clinical Significance
Cannabis dependence in remission documents a history of cannabis dependence with successful cessation of use. This is clinically significant because it recognizes that dependence is a chronic condition that requires ongoing monitoring even during periods of abstinence. Relapse risk remains elevated, and the diagnosis supports continued engagement with treatment services. For risk adjustment, this code still captures the chronic nature of the substance use disorder.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓History of cannabis dependence meeting clinical criteria
- ✓Documentation of current abstinence from cannabis use
- ✓Duration of remission if available (early remission vs. sustained remission)
- ✓Ongoing treatment or monitoring plan
- ✓Provider statement confirming the patient is in remission
Commonly Confused Codes
F12.20 — Cannabis dependence, uncomplicated; use when dependence is active (not in remission)F12.11 — Cannabis abuse, in remission; use when the historical use disorder was abuse-level, not dependenceZ87.890 — Personal history of other mental and behavioral disorders; not specific to substance useF12.90 — Cannabis use, unspecified, uncomplicated; do not use when history of dependence in remission is documented
Code Hierarchy
└F12Cannabis related disorders└F12.2Cannabis dependence└F12.21Cannabis dependence, in remission
└F12.21Cannabis dependence, in remission