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F16.280

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Hallucinogen dependence with hallucinogen-induced anxiety disorder

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 person dependent on hallucinogenic drugs is experiencing anxiety disorder that is caused by the hallucinogen use.

Coding Tips

  • This code indicates the anxiety is directly induced by hallucinogen dependence, not a separate anxiety disorder
  • Document the severity and specific anxiety symptoms (panic, generalized anxiety, social anxiety) if available

Clinical Significance

Hallucinogen dependence with induced anxiety disorder reflects a dual condition where chronic hallucinogen use has triggered clinically significant anxiety. This may manifest as panic attacks, generalized anxiety, or phobic symptoms directly attributable to hallucinogen exposure, requiring both addiction and psychiatric treatment.

Documentation Requirements

  • Documentation of hallucinogen dependence
  • Specific anxiety symptoms documented (panic, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, phobic features)
  • Provider statement that anxiety is induced by hallucinogen use, not a primary anxiety disorder
  • Temporal relationship between hallucinogen use and anxiety onset
  • Assessment ruling out other causes of anxiety
  • Treatment plan addressing both dependence and anxiety

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