ICD-Code F18.4: Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of volatile solvents Withdrawal state with delirium
You had withdrawal symptoms from solvents. The withdrawal has altered your state of consciousness.
You have consumed volatile solvents. Volatile solvents are substances that evaporate easily. These solvents are found in things like glues and lacquers. Solvents can be inhaled or sniffed, for example.
If you use solvents regularly over a certain period of time, the body can get used to them. If you suddenly use less solvents or stop using them altogether, you may experience physical and mental symptoms. These are known as withdrawal symptoms.
The withdrawal has also altered your state of consciousness. For example, your awareness and memory may alter. One may also no longer know who or where one is.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).