Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic abuse with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced psychotic disorder
ICD-10 F13.15 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic abuse with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced psychotic disorder.
F13.15 refers to a condition characterized by the abuse of sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic substances, leading to the development of a psychotic disorder induced by these substances. Patients may exhibit symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and severe mood disturbances, which are directly attributable to the use of these drugs. This code is applicable when the substance use has resulted in significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. The diagnosis requires a thorough assessment of the patient's substance use history, mental status examination, and the exclusion of other potential causes of psychosis. Treatment often involves a combination of detoxification, psychiatric intervention, and long-term rehabilitation strategies to address both the substance use disorder and the associated psychotic symptoms.
Detailed mental status examination, substance use history, and treatment plan.
Patients presenting with acute psychosis following sedative use, or those in withdrawal experiencing psychotic symptoms.
Consideration of comorbid psychiatric disorders and the need for a multidisciplinary approach to treatment.
Comprehensive assessment of substance use patterns, withdrawal symptoms, and treatment history.
Patients undergoing detoxification who exhibit psychotic symptoms related to sedative use.
Focus on harm reduction strategies and long-term recovery planning.
Used for follow-up visits for patients diagnosed with F13.15.
Document the patient's mental status, substance use history, and treatment response.
Psychiatrists should ensure comprehensive assessments are documented to support the complexity of care.
F13.15 includes the presence of psychotic symptoms induced by sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic abuse, while F13.10 refers to abuse without such symptoms.
