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F16.120

Billable

Hallucinogen abuse with intoxication, uncomplicated

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

A condition where someone abuses hallucinogenic drugs and is currently intoxicated or under the influence without additional complications.

Coding Tips

  • This code indicates active intoxication; assess for safety risks and need for immediate intervention
  • Document the time of last use and observed intoxication symptoms

Clinical Significance

Hallucinogen abuse with uncomplicated intoxication captures a patient actively under the influence of hallucinogenic drugs without severe complications like delirium. Hallucinogen intoxication can present with perceptual intensification, depersonalization, derealization, and autonomic changes. This code is commonly used in emergency settings where patients present with acute hallucinogenic effects.

Documentation Requirements

  • Documented hallucinogen abuse pattern
  • Clinical evidence of current intoxication: perceptual changes, pupil dilation, tachycardia, diaphoresis
  • Absence of delirium or severe perceptual disturbances warranting a higher-specificity code
  • Time of last substance use documented when available
  • Safety assessment and any interventions provided

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Code Hierarchy

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