F18.11
BillableInhalant abuse, in remission
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 138 — Drug Use Disorder/Substance Use Disorder, Mild
0.476V24HCC 56 — Drug/Alcohol Abuse, Without Dependence
0.000ESRDHCC 56 — Drug/Alcohol Abuse, Without Dependence
0.000What This Code Means
A person previously abused inhalants but is now in remission, meaning they have stopped using or are in recovery.
Coding Tips
- •Only assign this code when documentation explicitly states the patient is in remission or sustained recovery
- •This code indicates the abuse disorder is no longer active, though history of abuse may still be relevant
Clinical Significance
Inhalant abuse in remission indicates a patient who previously met criteria for inhalant abuse but has achieved sustained abstinence. Given the severe neurotoxic and cardiotoxic effects of inhalants, remission monitoring is important for detecting residual organ damage and preventing relapse.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Documentation of prior inhalant abuse diagnosis
- ✓Provider statement that the patient is in remission
- ✓Duration and type of remission (early vs sustained)
- ✓Ongoing monitoring plan for residual effects (neurocognitive testing, cardiac monitoring)
- ✓Relapse prevention strategy documented
Commonly Confused Codes
F18.10 — Inhalant abuse, uncomplicated; use for active abuse without complicationsF18.21 — Inhalant dependence, in remission; use when the prior condition was dependenceZ86.59 — Personal history of other mental and behavioral disorders; less specific and does not capture HCCF18.90 — Inhalant use, unspecified; does not capture abuse or remission status
Code Hierarchy
└F18Inhalant related disorders└F18.1Inhalant abuse└F18.11Inhalant abuse, in remission
└F18.11Inhalant abuse, in remission