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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Alcohol Withdrawal

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Alcohol Withdrawal

F10.230
F10.231
F10.232

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute alcohol withdrawal includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Alcohol Withdrawal

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Alcohol Withdrawal

Use ICD-10 code F10.230 for alcohol withdrawal, uncomplicated, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Alcohol withdrawal, uncomplicated

Billable Code
F10.230
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient exhibits mild withdrawal symptoms without delirium or seizures.

Applicable To

  • • Mild tremors
  • • Anxiety
  • • Autonomic hyperactivity

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the absence of complications.

Alcohol withdrawal delirium

Billable Code
F10.231
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when the patient exhibits delirium symptoms during withdrawal.

Applicable To

  • • Delirium tremens
  • • Severe confusion
  • • Hallucinations

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific delirium symptoms.

Alcohol withdrawal with perceptual disturbances

Billable Code
F10.232
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when the patient has hallucinations without delirium.

Applicable To

  • • Tactile hallucinations
  • • Auditory hallucinations

Important Notes

  • • Document specific hallucinations and absence of delirium.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute alcohol withdrawal?

The ICD-10 code for acute alcohol withdrawal is F10.230 for uncomplicated cases, F10.231 for withdrawal delirium, and F10.232 for withdrawal with perceptual disturbances.

How is alcohol withdrawal documented?

Document alcohol withdrawal by noting the patient's history, CIWA-Ar score, specific symptoms, and any complications such as delirium or seizures.

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