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ICD-10-CM Code for Other stimulant dependence, uncomplicated F15.20

ICD-10 code F15.20 for Other stimulant dependence, uncomplicated is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders .

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Official Long Descriptor

Other stimulant dependence, uncomplicated
Amphetamine type substance use disorder, moderate
Amphetamine type substance use disorder, severe
Other or unspecified stimulant use disorder, moderate
Other or unspecified stimulant use disorder, severe

F15.2

Excludes1: other stimulant abuse (F15.1-)
other stimulant use, unspecified (F15.9-)

F15

Includes: amphetamine-related disorders
caffeine

Excludes2: cocaine-related disorders (F14.-)

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