6C44.21

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence, early full remission

Description

After a diagnosis of Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence, and often following a treatment episode or other intervention (including self-help intervention), the individual has been abstinent from sedatives, hypnotics or anxiolytics during a period lasting between 1 and 12 months.

Index terms

  • Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence, early full remission

Excludes

  • 6C44.0 – Episode of harmful use of sedatives, hypnotics or anxiolytics
  • 6C44.1 – Harmful pattern of use of sedatives, hypnotics or anxiolytics

Exclusions from above levels

  • QE11.2 – Hazardous use of sedatives, hypnotics or anxiolytics
  • QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
  • QE84 – Acute stress reaction

Sibling codes

  • 6C44.20 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence, current use
  • 6C44.22 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence, sustained partial remission
  • 6C44.23 – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence, sustained full remission
  • 6C44.2Z – Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence, unspecified

Foundation entity

Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence, early full remission – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2141068069

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 6C44.2: Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence › 6C44: Disorders due to use of sedatives, hypnotics or anxiolytics › 06: Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders