How is 'history of methamphetamine abuse' coded in ICD-10?

If remission is documented, use F15.11. Without remission documentation, use Z87.891 for personal history.

What is the ICD-10 code for methamphetamine abuse in remission?

The ICD-10 code for methamphetamine abuse in remission is F15.11.

ICD-10 Coding for History of Methamphetamine Abuse(F15.11, F15.1, F15.10)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for history of methamphetamine abuse, including remission documentation and code selection.

Also known as:

Methamphetamine Use DisorderMeth Abuse HistoryMethamphetamine Dependence

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to History of Methamphetamine Abuse

F01-F99Primary Range

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
F15.11	Methamphetamine abuse, in remission	Use when the provider documents methamphetamine abuse as in remission.	Provider documentation of remission status Negative urine drug screen for methamphetamine No withdrawal symptoms in the past year
Z87.891	Personal history of nicotine dependence	Use when the provider documents a history of methamphetamine abuse without specifying remission.	Provider documentation indicating past drug use without current issues

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other stimulant abuse, in remission

F15.11Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Methamphetamine abuse, uncomplicatedF15.10

Use when methamphetamine abuse is active and not in remission.

Methamphetamine abuse, in remissionF15.11

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting History of Methamphetamine Abuse.

Failing to document remission status

Impact

Clinical: Misrepresentation of patient's current status., Regulatory: Potential audit issues., Financial: Denied claims due to incorrect coding.

Mitigation

Educate providers on documentation requirements., Implement checklist for remission documentation.

Using F15.11 without documented remission

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate patient records.

Mitigation

Ensure provider documents 'in remission' explicitly.

Remission Coding

Impact

Incorrect use of remission codes without documentation.

Mitigation

Require explicit remission documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with F15.11.

Primary Code

F15.11

Other stimulant abuse, in remission

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ICD-10 Coding for History of Methamphetamine Abuse(F15.11, F15.1, F15.10)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

How is 'history of methamphetamine abuse' coded in ICD-10?

What is the ICD-10 code for methamphetamine abuse in remission?

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