6C4G.22

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Unknown or unspecified psychoactive substance dependence, sustained partial remission

Description

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

Index terms

  • Unknown or unspecified psychoactive substance dependence, sustained partial remission

Excludes

  • 6C4G.0 – Episode of harmful use of unknown or unspecified psychoactive substances
  • 6C4G.1 – Harmful pattern of use of unknown or unspecified psychoactive substance

Exclusions from above levels

  • QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
  • QE84 – Acute stress reaction

Sibling codes

  • 6C4G.20 – Unknown or unspecified psychoactive substance dependence, current use
  • 6C4G.21 – Unknown or unspecified psychoactive substance dependence, early full remission
  • 6C4G.23 – Unknown or unspecified psychoactive substance dependence, sustained full remission
  • 6C4G.2Z – Unknown or unspecified psychoactive substance dependence, substance and state of remission unspecified

Foundation entity

Unknown or unspecified psychoactive substance dependence, sustained partial remission – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1981674818

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 6C4G.2: Unknown or unspecified psychoactive substance dependence › 6C4G: Disorders due to use of unknown or unspecified psychoactive substances › 06: Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders