6C4H.10

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Harmful pattern of use of non-psychoactive substances, episodic

Description

A pattern of episodic or intermittent use of a non-psychoactive substance that has caused damage to a person’s physical or mental health. The pattern of episodic or intermittent use of the non-psychoactive substance is evident over a period of at least 12 months. Harm may be caused by the direct or secondary toxic effects on body organs and systems, or a harmful route of administration.

Index terms

  • Harmful pattern of use of non-psychoactive substances, episodic

Exclusions from above levels

  • 6C4E.1 – Harmful pattern of use of other specified psychoactive substance
  • 6C4H.0 – Episode of harmful use of non-psychoactive substances
  • QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
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  • QE84 – Acute stress reaction

Sibling codes

  • 6C4H.11 – Harmful pattern of use of non-psychoactive substances, continuous
  • 6C4H.1Z – Harmful pattern of use of non-psychoactive substances, unspecified

Foundation entity

Harmful pattern of use of non-psychoactive substances, episodic – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/992393585

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 6C4H.1: Harmful pattern of use of non-psychoactive substances › 6C4H: Disorders due to use of non-psychoactive substances › 06: Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders