F15.981
BillableOther stimulant use, unspecified with stimulant-induced sexual dysfunction
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 condition where stimulant drug use causes sexual dysfunction or problems with sexual performance in someone with unspecified use pattern.
Coding Tips
- •This code captures stimulant-induced sexual dysfunction; document the specific type if known (erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, etc.)
- •Sexual dysfunction may persist even after stimulant use cessation
Clinical Significance
Stimulant use, unspecified with stimulant-induced sexual dysfunction captures sexual problems caused by stimulant use when the use pattern is not characterized. This diagnosis is frequently under-documented because sexual dysfunction may not be assessed during substance use encounters. Accurate capture provides a more complete picture of the patient's clinical burden.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Documentation of stimulant use
- ✓Specific type of sexual dysfunction identified when possible
- ✓Causal relationship between stimulant use and sexual dysfunction
- ✓Exclusion of other medical causes
- ✓Query to provider regarding abuse vs. dependence status
Commonly Confused Codes
F15.181 — Stimulant abuse with sexual dysfunction; use when abuse is documentedF15.281 — Stimulant dependence with sexual dysfunction; use when dependence is documentedN52.9 — Male erectile dysfunction, unspecified; primary organic causeF52.0 — Hypoactive sexual desire disorder; primary sexual disorder
Code Hierarchy
└F15Other stimulant related disorders└F15.9Other stimulant use, unspecified└F15.98Other stimulant use, unspecified with other stimulant-induced disorder└F15.981Other stimulant use, unspecified with stimulant-induced sexual dysfunction
└F15.981Other stimulant use, unspecified with stimulant-induced sexual dysfunction