ICD-10 Code F12.229 – Cannabis dependence with intoxication, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F12.229 – Cannabis dependence with intoxication, unspecified
What it is
This code identifies cannabis dependence when the patient is also intoxicated, but the specific intoxication type is not further described. Use it when the record supports both dependence and current cannabis-related intoxication.
Clinical signs
Clinical features may include impaired judgment, altered perception, slowed reactions, or other intoxication findings. Dependence is suggested by a pattern of compulsive use, tolerance, or difficulty reducing use; clinical features vary, refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents cannabis dependence and intoxication together, and the documentation does not specify a more detailed intoxication code. It is appropriate for encounters focused on substance-related impairment, behavioral changes, or assessment of ongoing cannabis dependence. Check documentation if the chart does not clearly support both conditions.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for cannabis use without dependence, or for intoxication alone when dependence is not documented. If the record specifies a different cannabis-related disorder or a more specific intoxication type, code that instead.
Coding tip
Confirm that both dependence and intoxication are documented in the same encounter before assigning F12.229.