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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 DO code any 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.