6C4E.21

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Other specified psychoactive substance dependence, early full remission

Description

After a diagnosis of Other specified psychoactive substance dependence, and often following a treatment episode or other intervention (including self-help intervention), the individual has been abstinent from the specified substance during a period lasting between 1 and 12 months.

Index terms

  • Other specified psychoactive substance dependence, early full remission

Excludes

  • 6C4E.0 – Episode of harmful use of other specified psychoactive substance
  • 6C4E.1 – Harmful pattern of use of other specified psychoactive substance

Exclusions from above levels

  • 6D72.12 – Amnestic disorder due to other specified psychoactive substance including medications
  • QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
  • QE84 – Acute stress reaction

Sibling codes

  • 6C4E.20 – Other specified psychoactive substance dependence, current use
  • 6C4E.22 – Other specified psychoactive substance dependence, sustained partial remission
  • 6C4E.23 – Other specified psychoactive substance dependence, sustained full remission
  • 6C4E.2Z – Other specified psychoactive substance dependence, unspecified

Foundation entity

Other specified psychoactive substance dependence, early full remission – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/678448488

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 6C4E.2: Other specified psychoactive substance dependence › 6C4E: Disorders due to use of other specified psychoactive substances, including medications › 06: Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders