F11.23 – Opioid dependence with withdrawal

OUD stands for opioid use disorder, which is a medical condition characterized by the problematic use of opioid drugs, leading to significant impairment or distress. It includes a pattern of compulsive opioid use despite harmful consequences.

The ultimate goal of treatment for opioid dependence is to help individuals achieve and maintain long-term recovery by reducing or eliminating opioid use.

Diagnosis code F11.23 refers to opioid dependence with withdrawal. It is part of the F11 category for opioid-related disorders, which fall under mental and behavioural disorders due to psychoactive substance use.