ICD-10 Code F12.122 – Cannabis abuse with intoxication with perceptual disturbance (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F12.122 – Cannabis abuse with intoxication with perceptual disturbance
What it is
This code describes cannabis use that causes intoxication along with a perceptual disturbance, such as altered sensory perception or misinterpretation of surroundings. Use it when the record documents abuse-level use and the perceptual change is linked to cannabis intoxication.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly recorded findings include intoxication with altered perception, such as hallucination-like experiences, depersonalization, or misperception of time, people, or environment.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents cannabis abuse with intoxication and specifically notes a perceptual disturbance. It is appropriate when the disturbance is part of the intoxication picture, not a separate psychotic disorder. Check documentation if the record does not clearly link the symptoms to cannabis use.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for uncomplicated cannabis intoxication without perceptual disturbance. Do not assign it when the chart instead documents dependence, withdrawal, or a different substance-related disorder.
Coding tip
Confirm both elements are documented: cannabis abuse and intoxication with perceptual disturbance.