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F15.180

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Other stimulant abuse with stimulant-induced anxiety disorder

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 137Drug Use Disorder/Substance Use Disorder, Moderate/Severe
0.358
V24HCC 55Drug/Alcohol Dependence
0.334
ESRDHCC 55Drug/Alcohol Dependence
0.000

What This Code Means

Anxiety disorder directly caused by stimulant drug abuse.

Coding Tips

  • Document specific anxiety symptoms (panic, generalized anxiety, social anxiety) when available
  • Confirm the anxiety is substance-induced rather than a pre-existing anxiety disorder

Clinical Significance

Stimulant-induced anxiety disorder in the context of stimulant abuse reflects a clinically significant mental health complication directly caused by substance use. Stimulants commonly trigger anxiety through sympathomimetic effects, and documenting this causal relationship is important for treatment planning and risk adjustment. This complication indicates higher resource utilization than uncomplicated substance abuse.

Documentation Requirements

  • Documented stimulant abuse pattern with specific substance identified when possible
  • Clinical description of anxiety symptoms (panic attacks, generalized anxiety, social anxiety)
  • Clear documentation that anxiety is induced by stimulant use rather than a pre-existing condition
  • Temporal relationship between stimulant use and onset of anxiety symptoms
  • Treatment plan addressing both the substance abuse and anxiety disorder

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