F15.19
BillableOther stimulant abuse with unspecified stimulant-induced disorder
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
Other mental health or behavioral problems caused by stimulant drug abuse that don't fit into more specific categories.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the stimulant-induced disorder doesn't match other F15.1x codes
- •Document the specific disorder or symptom in the medical record for clarity
Clinical Significance
This code represents stimulant abuse with an unspecified induced disorder, serving as a fallback when a stimulant-related complication is present but not further categorized. While it still captures risk adjustment value, it represents a documentation deficiency that should trigger a provider query for specificity. Complete documentation improves both clinical care and coding accuracy.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Documented stimulant abuse pattern
- ✓Evidence that a stimulant-induced disorder exists, even if not fully specified
- ✓Query to provider to identify the specific induced disorder when possible
- ✓Documentation supporting the causal relationship between stimulant use and the disorder
- ✓Treatment plan addressing the substance abuse and associated complications
Commonly Confused Codes
F15.10 — Stimulant abuse, uncomplicated; use when there is NO induced disorder presentF15.188 — Stimulant abuse with other induced disorder; use when the disorder is identified but doesn't fit specific categoriesF15.29 — Stimulant dependence with unspecified induced disorder; requires documented dependenceF15.99 — Stimulant use, unspecified with unspecified induced disorder; double unspecified, least preferred
Code Hierarchy
└F15Other stimulant related disorders└F15.1Other stimulant abuse└F15.19Other stimulant abuse with unspecified stimulant-induced disorder
└F15.19Other stimulant abuse with unspecified stimulant-induced disorder