F15.11
BillableOther stimulant abuse, in remission
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
A person who previously abused stimulant drugs other than cocaine but is now in recovery or remission from that abuse.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when the patient is no longer actively abusing the substance but has a history of abuse
- •Document the length of remission if available (early vs sustained remission)
Clinical Significance
Other stimulant abuse, in remission indicates a patient with a history of stimulant abuse (other than cocaine) who is no longer meeting active criteria for the disorder. This code is important for ongoing monitoring because stimulant abuse has high relapse rates, and patients in remission require continued surveillance for relapse triggers, long-term health consequences (cardiovascular disease, dental problems from methamphetamine, cognitive impairment), and psychiatric comorbidities.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Provider documentation of history of stimulant abuse (not dependence)
- ✓Clear statement that the patient is in remission
- ✓Specification of remission type (early vs. sustained) when available
- ✓Documentation of the specific stimulant previously abused when possible
- ✓Current recovery status and ongoing treatment or support
- ✓Assessment of relapse risk factors
Commonly Confused Codes
F15.10 — Other stimulant abuse, uncomplicated: use when the patient still meets active abuse criteriaF15.21 — Other stimulant dependence, in remission: use when the prior pattern was dependence, not abuseF14.11 — Cocaine abuse, in remission: use for cocaine-specific abuse in remissionZ87.898 — Personal history of other specified risk factors: sometimes incorrectly used instead of remission codesF15.90 — Other stimulant use, unspecified, uncomplicated: use when abuse vs. dependence is unclear
Code Hierarchy
└F15Other stimulant related disorders└F15.1Other stimulant abuse└F15.11Other stimulant abuse, in remission
└F15.11Other stimulant abuse, in remission