Template:ICD10 Guideline Chronic Substance Abuse: Difference between revisions
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=== Do not code for past drug use === | === Do not code for past drug use === | ||
Do NOT include the chronic abuse/dependence/addiction code if the person is no longer using, but to code the resulting long-term problem, e.g. liver cirrhosis as a result of past alcohol abuse, or ischemic heart disease as a result past cocaine abuse. | Do NOT include the chronic abuse/dependence/addiction code if the person is no longer using, but to code the resulting long-term problem, e.g. liver cirrhosis as a result of past alcohol abuse, or ischemic heart disease as a result past cocaine abuse. | ||