F15.21
BillableOther stimulant 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 dependent on stimulant drugs but is now in recovery, meaning they have stopped using or are successfully managing their addiction.
Coding Tips
- •Only assign when documentation explicitly states remission, sustained abstinence, or recovery status
- •Remission status should be clearly documented in the clinical record
Clinical Significance
Stimulant dependence in remission indicates a patient with a history of stimulant dependence who has achieved some degree of recovery. This is clinically significant because it reflects ongoing addiction risk, continued need for monitoring, and the chronic nature of substance use disorders. The diagnosis remains reportable and carries risk adjustment value even in remission because of the elevated relapse risk and ongoing healthcare needs.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓History of stimulant dependence clearly documented
- ✓Provider explicitly states the patient is 'in remission,' 'in recovery,' or 'in sustained remission'
- ✓Duration of remission documented when possible (early vs. sustained)
- ✓Ongoing treatment, support services, or relapse prevention measures documented
- ✓No current active use, intoxication, or withdrawal documented
Commonly Confused Codes
F15.20 — Stimulant dependence, uncomplicated; use for active dependence without complicationsF15.11 — Stimulant abuse, in remission; less severe than dependence in remissionZ87.898 — Personal history of other specified conditions; not appropriate for active remission statusF14.21 — Cocaine dependence, in remission; use when cocaine is specifically identified
Code Hierarchy
└F15Other stimulant related disorders└F15.2Other stimulant dependence└F15.21Other stimulant dependence, in remission
└F15.21Other stimulant dependence, in remission