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F16.151 ICD-10-CM Code: Hallucinogen abuse with hallucinogen-induced psychotic disorder with hallucinations

F16.151 maps to CMS-HCC V28 135. A source-labeled RAF reference is available. Confirm the documented diagnosis and applicable coding requirements. MEAT criteria · RAF Calculator · HCC coding software

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FY 2026 Apr update / Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99) / Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (F10-F19)

F16.151

Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidance

Hallucinogen abuse with hallucinogen-induced psychotic disorder with hallucinations

Misuse of hallucinogenic drugs leading to a persistent psychotic disorder characterized by false perceptions or sensations (hallucinations).

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Hallucinogen abuse with hallucinogen-induced psychotic disorder with hallucinations represents a severe complication where persistent hallucinations develop beyond the expected duration of hallucinogenic drug effects.

OverviewRisk ModelsCode BookDocumentationAuditNotesEdition comparison

CMS-HCC V28

HCC 135

Coefficient HCC 135: 0.424 (Community Non-Dual Aged (CNA))

CMS-HCC V24

Historical

Historical

Not used for CY2026 payment

ACA/HHS

HCC 081

Code-level coefficient reference

ESRD/PACE

HCC 54

Code-level coefficient reference

RXHCC

N/A

—

Not mapped

Code Book Path

Official
F16.1Hallucinogen abuseF16.15Hallucinogen abuse with hallucinogen-induced psychotic disorderF16.151Hallucinogen abuse with hallucinogen-induced psychotic disorder with hallucinations

Inclusion Terms

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No inclusion terms are included in this display for F16.151. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Excludes 2

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  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)Inherited from F01-F99

Related Codes

Official
F16.150Hallucinogen abuse with hallucinogen-induced psychotic disorder with delusionsF16.159Hallucinogen abuse with hallucinogen-induced psychotic disorder, unspecified

Includes

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  • disorders of psychological developmentInherited from F01-F99, F16
  • ecstasyInherited from F01-F99, F16
  • PCPInherited from F01-F99, F16
  • phencyclidineInherited from F01-F99, F16

Excludes 1

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  • hallucinogen dependence (F16.2-)Inherited from F16.1
  • hallucinogen use, unspecified (F16.9-)Inherited from F16.1

Code First

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No Code First sequencing instructions are included in this display for F16.151. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Use Additional

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No Use Additional Code instructions are included in this display for F16.151. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Code Also

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No Code Also instructions are included in this display for F16.151. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Documented hallucinogen abuse pattern
Hallucinations described with type (visual, auditory, tactile) that persist beyond acute intoxication
Documentation distinguishing persistent psychotic hallucinations from expected intoxication effects
Temporal relationship between hallucinogen use and onset of persistent hallucinations

MEAT Support

HCC Buddy guidance
Documented hallucinogen abuse pattern
Hallucinations described with type (visual, auditory, tactile) that persist beyond acute intoxication
Documentation distinguishing persistent psychotic hallucinations from expected intoxication effects
Temporal relationship between hallucinogen use and onset of persistent hallucinations

Audit Caution

HCC Buddy guidance
Confusing expected hallucinogenic effects during intoxication with a persistent psychotic disorder
Coding HPPD/flashbacks (F16.183) when the presentation is a true ongoing psychotic disorder with hallucinations
Not documenting that hallucinations persist beyond the expected pharmacologic duration of the drug
Using unspecified psychosis (F16.159) when hallucinations are clearly documented

Common Mistakes

HCC Buddy guidance
F16.122 — Hallucinogen abuse with intoxication with perceptual disturbance; transient effects during intoxication only
F16.183 — Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (flashbacks); recurrent brief perceptual experiences, not persistent psychosis
F16.150 — Hallucinogen abuse with psychotic disorder with delusions; delusions vs. hallucinations
F20.9 — Schizophrenia, unspecified; primary psychotic disorder

Current with CMS: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr 1 update (effective Apr 1 – Sep 30, 2026) · CMS-HCC V28, 100% phased in for payment year 2026. FY2027 code set already staged for October 1, 2026. How HCC Buddy stays current →

Is F16.151 an HCC code?

Yes. F16.151 (Hallucinogen abuse with hallucinogen-induced psychotic disorder with hallucinations) maps to HCC 135, Drug Use with Psychotic Complications under the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model, with a source-labeled community non-dual aged reference coefficient of 0.424. Source-labeled code-level coefficients are references, not member totals. Actual contribution depends on complete member context, hierarchy and cleanup rules, interactions, and model year. HCC Buddy's RAF Calculator supports CMS-HCC V28 PY2026 and shows no score unless every required source and calculation check passes. It is billable for payment year 2026.

Coder answer: F16.151 is billable and maps to V28 HCC 135, Drug Use with Psychotic Complications. Open it in the Code Book for the tabular path, RAF, and MEAT checklist.

Code
F16.151
Description
Hallucinogen abuse with hallucinogen-induced psychotic disorder with hallucinations
HCC (V28)
HCC 135 — Drug Use with Psychotic Complications
RAF reference coefficient
0.424
Billable
Yes
Payment year
2026

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 135, Drug Use with Psychotic Complications
0.424
ESRDHCC 54, Substance Use with Psychotic Complications
Not separately weighted

These are source-labeled model coefficients, not member totals. A category may still be removed by hierarchy or model cleanup rules. Weights are not directly comparable across models: CMS-HCC V28 and V24 use Community, Non-Dual, Aged; ESRD uses the dialysis continuing-enrollee model; RxHCC is the Part D continuing-enrollee, non-low-income, aged weight (a larger scale than CMS-HCC). ACA/HHS has no single weight — it varies by metal level. Actual per-patient RAF contribution depends on member context, hierarchy and cleanup rules, interactions, and the model year used by the payer. V28 is the CMS-HCC model phased in over payment years 2024–2026; V24 remains available for historical review.

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MEAT review for F16.151

For F16.151, confirm that the documentation supports the diagnosis and meets the applicable coding, encounter, program and payer requirements. MEAT (Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat) is a review mnemonic, not a universal CMS coding rule.

  • MMonitor: signs, symptoms, disease progression, or lab trending documented in the note
  • EEvaluate: test results, medication response, or physical findings reviewed by the provider
  • AAssess: explicit mention in the assessment or plan with acknowledgment of status
  • TTreat: medication, referral, procedure, therapy, or counseling tied to the diagnosis

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What This Code Means

F16.151 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for hallucinogen abuse with hallucinogen-induced psychotic disorder with hallucinations. Misuse of hallucinogenic drugs leading to a persistent psychotic disorder characterized by false perceptions or sensations (hallucinations). F16.151 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders (f01-f99), within the section covering mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (f10-f19).

Under the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model, F16.151 maps to Drug Use with Psychotic Complications (HCC 135) with a source-labeled community, non-dual, aged reference coefficient of 0.424. No V24 mapping is shown for F16.151; use the applicable model and payment year when reviewing the V28 mapping. For CY2026 non-PACE Medicare Advantage, CMS uses 100% of the 2024 CMS-HCC model (V28). PACE uses a separate model blend. Source-labeled code-level coefficients are references, not member totals. Actual contribution depends on complete member context, hierarchy and cleanup rules, interactions, and model year. HCC Buddy's RAF Calculator supports CMS-HCC V28 PY2026 and shows no score unless every required source and calculation check passes.

Distinguish between acute intoxication-related hallucinations (F16.122) and persistent psychotic hallucinations. For F16.151, confirm that the documentation supports the diagnosis and meets the applicable coding, encounter, program and payer requirements. MEAT (Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat) is a review mnemonic, not a universal CMS coding rule. When documentation is ambiguous, coders should issue a provider query rather than assume the highest-specificity variant.

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, source-labeled coefficient references, and MEAT documentation criteria for F16.151 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish between acute intoxication-related hallucinations (F16.122) and persistent psychotic hallucinations
  • •Document the duration and persistence of hallucinations beyond the expected intoxication period

Clinical Significance

Hallucinogen abuse with hallucinogen-induced psychotic disorder with hallucinations represents a severe complication where persistent hallucinations develop beyond the expected duration of hallucinogenic drug effects. While hallucinations during intoxication are expected with hallucinogens, this code captures cases where hallucinations persist and constitute a true psychotic disorder requiring psychiatric intervention. This carries the highest risk adjustment weight in the substance use hierarchy.

Documentation Requirements

  • ✓Documented hallucinogen abuse pattern
  • ✓Hallucinations described with type (visual, auditory, tactile) that persist beyond acute intoxication
  • ✓Documentation distinguishing persistent psychotic hallucinations from expected intoxication effects
  • ✓Temporal relationship between hallucinogen use and onset of persistent hallucinations
  • ✓Psychiatric evaluation and treatment plan for psychotic symptoms

Commonly Confused Codes

  • •F16.122: Hallucinogen abuse with intoxication with perceptual disturbance; transient effects during intoxication only
  • •F16.183: Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (flashbacks); recurrent brief perceptual experiences, not persistent psychosis
  • •F16.150: Hallucinogen abuse with psychotic disorder with delusions; delusions vs. hallucinations
  • •F20.9: Schizophrenia, unspecified; primary psychotic disorder

Child Codes

F16.150Hallucinogen abuse with hallucinogen-induced psychotic disorder with delusions
HCC 135
F16.151Hallucinogen abuse with hallucinogen-induced psychotic disorder with hallucinations
HCC 135
F16.159Hallucinogen abuse with hallucinogen-induced psychotic disorder, unspecified
HCC 135

Code Hierarchy

└F16Hallucinogen related disorders└F16.1Hallucinogen abuse└F16.15Hallucinogen abuse with hallucinogen-induced psychotic disorder└F16.151Hallucinogen abuse with hallucinogen-induced psychotic disorder with hallucinations
└F16.151Hallucinogen abuse with hallucinogen-induced psychotic disorder with hallucinations

Also searched as

  • F16 151
  • F16151

For F16.151, confirm that the documentation supports the diagnosis and meets the applicable coding, encounter, program and payer requirements. MEAT (Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat) is a review mnemonic, not a universal CMS coding rule.

F16.151 maps to CMS-HCC V28 category 135, Drug Use with Psychotic Complications. See the ICD-10 to HCC mapping hub for how the V28 crosswalk works. The mapping identifies a payment HCC category for F16.151. Review its source-labeled HCC coefficient above, check the RAF Calculator with complete member context for CMS-HCC V28 PY2026, and confirm the documentation the chart needs before the code is submitted. HCC Buddy shows no RAF score unless every required source and calculation check passes.

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