F15.10
BillableOther stimulant abuse, uncomplicated
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 138 — Drug Use Disorder/Substance Use Disorder, Mild
0.476V24HCC 56 — Drug/Alcohol Abuse, Without Dependence
0.000ESRDHCC 56 — Drug/Alcohol Abuse, Without Dependence
0.000What This Code Means
Abuse of stimulant drugs other than cocaine (such as amphetamines or prescription stimulants) without complications.
Coding Tips
- •Distinguish between 'abuse' (harmful use) and 'dependence' (addiction); this code is for abuse only
- •Document which specific stimulant is being abused if possible
Clinical Significance
Other stimulant abuse, uncomplicated captures abuse of stimulant drugs other than cocaine, including amphetamines, methamphetamine, prescription stimulants (such as methylphenidate or dextroamphetamine), and caffeine-type stimulants. This code is significant for risk adjustment as stimulant abuse is a growing public health concern, particularly methamphetamine. Uncomplicated means no intoxication, withdrawal, or induced disorders are present at the time of the encounter, but the abuse pattern itself requires monitoring and intervention.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Provider documentation specifying stimulant abuse (not dependence)
- ✓Identification of the specific stimulant being abused when possible (amphetamine, methamphetamine, prescription stimulant)
- ✓Documentation establishing an abuse pattern per DSM-5 criteria
- ✓Confirmation that no current complications (intoxication, withdrawal, induced disorders) are present
- ✓Current treatment plan or referral for substance abuse treatment
Commonly Confused Codes
F15.20 — Other stimulant dependence, uncomplicated: use when the pattern meets dependence criteria (more severe)F15.11 — Other stimulant abuse, in remission: use when the patient is in recovery from stimulant abuseF14.10 — Cocaine abuse, uncomplicated: cocaine has its own code series (F14); this code is for OTHER stimulantsF15.90 — Other stimulant use, unspecified, uncomplicated: use when abuse vs. dependence cannot be determinedF15.120 — Other stimulant abuse with intoxication, uncomplicated: use when intoxication is present
Code Hierarchy
└F15Other stimulant related disorders└F15.1Other stimulant abuse└F15.10Other stimulant abuse, uncomplicated
└F15.10Other stimulant abuse, uncomplicated