6C43.22

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Opioid dependence, sustained partial remission

Description

After a diagnosis of Opioid dependence, and often following a treatment episode or other intervention (including self-help intervention), there is a significant reduction in opioid consumption for more than 12 months, such that even though opioid use has occurred during this period, the definitional requirements for dependence have not been met.

Index terms

  • Opioid dependence, sustained partial remission

Excludes

  • 6C43.0 – Episode of harmful use of opioids
  • 6C43.1 – Harmful pattern of use of opioids

Exclusions from above levels

  • QE11.0 – Hazardous use of opioids
  • QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
  • QE84 – Acute stress reaction

Sibling codes

  • 6C43.20 – Opioid dependence, current use
  • 6C43.21 – Opioid dependence, early full remission
  • 6C43.23 – Opioid dependence, sustained full remission
  • 6C43.2Z – Opioid dependence, unspecified

Foundation entity

Opioid dependence, sustained partial remission – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/157120957

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 6C43.2: Opioid dependence › 6C43: Disorders due to use of opioids › 06: Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders