6C48.10

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Harmful pattern of use of caffeine, episodic

Description

A pattern of episodic or intermittent caffeine use that has caused damage to a person’s physical or mental health. The pattern of episodic caffeine use is evident over a period of at least 12 months. Harm to health of the individual occurs due to one or more of the following: (1) direct or secondary toxic effects on body organs and systems; or (2) a harmful route of administration.

Index terms

  • Harmful pattern of use of caffeine, episodic

Excludes

  • 6C48.0 – Episode of harmful use of caffeine

Exclusions from above levels

  • 6C46 – Disorders due to use of stimulants including amphetamines, methamphetamine or methcathinone
  • QE11.5 – Hazardous use of caffeine
  • QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
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  • QE84 – Acute stress reaction

Sibling codes

  • 6C48.11 – Harmful pattern of use of caffeine, continuous
  • 6C48.1Z – Harmful pattern of use of caffeine, unspecified

Foundation entity

Harmful pattern of use of caffeine, episodic – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1935765699

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 6C48.1: Harmful pattern of use of caffeine › 6C48: Disorders due to use of caffeine › 06: Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders