F18.929

HCC Category Mapping

What This Code Means

A person using inhalants without dependence who is currently intoxicated, but the severity or specific complications of the intoxication are not specified.

Coding Tips

• •Use only when intoxication is documented but details about delirium or complications are unclear
• •Seek clarification on whether delirium is present to use more specific F18.921 code

Clinical Significance

This code captures inhalant intoxication where the severity and specific complications are not documented. Even unspecified intoxication indicates active substance use requiring clinical assessment and potential intervention. Coders should query for more specificity when possible, as the complication level affects HCC mapping.

Documentation Requirements

• ✓Provider documentation of inhalant use, specifying the type of inhalant when known (e.g., toluene, gasoline, aerosol propellants, nitrites)
• ✓Documentation of substance use pattern; query provider to determine if abuse or dependence criteria are met for more specific coding
• ✓Documentation of acute intoxication state with signs and symptoms present at the time of encounter
• ✓Assessment and plan addressing the substance use disorder with treatment approach documented

Commonly Confused Codes