F18.29

HCC Category Mapping

What This Code Means

A person dependent on inhalants with an unspecified mental or physical health problem caused by their inhalant use.

Coding Tips

• •This is a less specific code; use only when the specific inhalant-induced disorder cannot be determined
• •Attempt to obtain clarification on the type of disorder before defaulting to this unspecified code

Clinical Significance

This code captures an unspecified substance-induced disorder from inhalant dependence, where the specific nature of the complication is not documented. While less specific codes should be avoided when possible, this code still reflects that the substance use is causing identifiable clinical complications. Querying for additional specificity is recommended to support optimal risk adjustment.

Documentation Requirements

• ✓Provider documentation of inhalant use, specifying the type of inhalant when known (e.g., toluene, gasoline, aerosol propellants, nitrites)
• ✓Clinical documentation supporting dependence criteria: tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, compulsive use despite harm, or inability to control use
• ✓Assessment and plan addressing the substance use disorder with treatment approach documented

Commonly Confused Codes