Code Attributes
- Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
Includes
- Volatile solvents
Codes
- F18.1 Inhalant abuse
- F18.10 Inhalant abuse, uncomplicated
- F18.11 Inhalant abuse, in remission
- F18.12 Inhalant abuse with intoxication
- F18.120 Inhalant abuse with intoxication, uncomplicated
- F18.121 Inhalant abuse with intoxication delirium
- F18.129 Inhalant abuse with intoxication, unspecified
- F18.14 Inhalant abuse with inhalant-induced mood disorder
- F18.15 Inhalant abuse with inhalant-induced psychotic disorder
- F18.150 Inhalant abuse with inhalant-induced psychotic disorder with delusions
- F18.151 Inhalant abuse with inhalant-induced psychotic disorder with hallucinations
- F18.159 Inhalant abuse with inhalant-induced psychotic disorder, unspecified
- F18.17 Inhalant abuse with inhalant-induced dementia
- F18.18 Inhalant abuse with other inhalant-induced disorders
- F18.180 Inhalant abuse with inhalant-induced anxiety disorder
- F18.188 Inhalant abuse with other inhalant-induced disorder
- F18.19 Inhalant abuse with unspecified inhalant-induced disorder
- F18.2 Inhalant dependence
- F18.20 Inhalant dependence, uncomplicated
- F18.21 Inhalant dependence, in remission
- F18.22 Inhalant dependence with intoxication
- F18.220 Inhalant dependence with intoxication, uncomplicated
- F18.221 Inhalant dependence with intoxication delirium
- F18.229 Inhalant dependence with intoxication, unspecified
- F18.24 Inhalant dependence with inhalant-induced mood disorder
- F18.25 Inhalant dependence with inhalant-induced psychotic disorder
- F18.250 Inhalant dependence with inhalant-induced psychotic disorder with delusions
- F18.251 Inhalant dependence with inhalant-induced psychotic disorder with hallucinations
- F18.259 Inhalant dependence with inhalant-induced psychotic disorder, unspecified
- F18.27 Inhalant dependence with inhalant-induced dementia
- F18.28 Inhalant dependence with other inhalant-induced disorders
- F18.280 Inhalant dependence with inhalant-induced anxiety disorder
- F18.288 Inhalant dependence with other inhalant-induced disorder
- F18.29 Inhalant dependence with unspecified inhalant-induced disorder
- F18.9 Inhalant use, unspecified
- F18.90 Inhalant use, unspecified, uncomplicated
- F18.91 Inhalant use, unspecified, in remission
- F18.92 Inhalant use, unspecified with intoxication
- F18.920 Inhalant use, unspecified with intoxication, uncomplicated
- F18.921 Inhalant use, unspecified with intoxication with delirium
- F18.929 Inhalant use, unspecified with intoxication, unspecified
- F18.94 Inhalant use, unspecified with inhalant-induced mood disorder
- F18.95 Inhalant use, unspecified with inhalant-induced psychotic disorder
- F18.950 Inhalant use, unspecified with inhalant-induced psychotic disorder with delusions
- F18.951 Inhalant use, unspecified with inhalant-induced psychotic disorder with hallucinations
- F18.959 Inhalant use, unspecified with inhalant-induced psychotic disorder, unspecified
- F18.97 Inhalant use, unspecified with inhalant-induced persisting dementia
- F18.98 Inhalant use, unspecified with other inhalant-induced disorders
- F18.980 Inhalant use, unspecified with inhalant-induced anxiety disorder
- F18.988 Inhalant use, unspecified with other inhalant-induced disorder
- F18.99 Inhalant use, unspecified with unspecified inhalant-induced disorder
ICD-10 code F18 refers to "mental and behavioral disorders due to use of volatile solvents." This classification is part of the broader ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision) system, which is essential for billing and insurance claims as it standardizes the terminology and codes used across different healthcare providers and insurers, facilitating the processing of claims and the compilation of health statistics.
1. Clinical documentation
When you document a session with a client who has a diagnosis relevant to the use of volatile solvents, using the precise ICD-10 code F18 in your notes and reports ensures clarity and specificity. This can help with effective treatment planning as well as monitoring patient progress over time.
2. Billing and insurance claims
For services to be covered by insurance, the correct diagnosis code must be used when submitting claims. When you create an insurance claim for a session related to this diagnosis, you'll need to enter F18 as part of the claim information. This ensures that the claim is processed smoothly by the insurance company, as it clearly communicates the nature of the disorder being treated.
3. Interprofessional communication
Using accurate ICD-10 codes like F18 facilitates clearer communication with other healthcare providers. If you're coordinating care with a physician, substance abuse counselor, or another mental health professional, using standardized codes helps ensure everyone is on the same page regarding the client's diagnosis and treatment needs.
4. Billing and claims
When preparing billing or insurance claims, select F18 as the primary diagnosis. Ensure that any additional codes for co-occurring conditions are also accurately entered if applicable.
5. Documentation
In your session notes and any other relevant documentation, reference F18 to maintain consistency and accuracy across all client records and communications.
Sources
- "ICD-10 Code for Inhalant related disorders- F18- Codify by AAPC". Codify By AAPC. American Academy of Professional Coders, n.d., https://www.aapc.com/codes/icd-10-codes/F18?srsltid=AfmBOopYnUM7yJ7BUgY92jqHWfVpuH8eitaLpga2x0hW17vgM6ZdMLiN. Accessed 27 Jan 2025.
