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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Alcohol Addiction

ICD-10 Coding for Alcohol Addiction

F10.20
F10.21

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

Also Known as:
Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol Dependence
Alcohol Abuse
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Alcohol Addiction

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Alcohol Addiction

Use ICD-10 code F10.20 for alcohol dependence, uncomplicated, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated

Billable Code
F10.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented tolerance and withdrawal symptoms
  • • Failed attempts to quit alcohol use

Applicable To

  • • Chronic alcoholism
  • • Alcohol addiction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly differentiates between abuse and dependence.

Alcohol dependence, in remission

Billable Code
F10.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Provider documentation of sustained abstinence
  • • No withdrawal symptoms or cravings

Applicable To

  • • Alcohol dependence in sustained remission

Important Notes

  • • Ensure 'in remission' is explicitly documented by the provider.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K70.0

Alcoholic fatty liver

Use when there is documented liver damage due to alcohol use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for alcohol addiction?

The ICD-10 code for alcohol addiction is F10.20, which denotes alcohol dependence, uncomplicated.

How is alcohol dependence in remission coded?

Alcohol dependence in remission is coded as F10.21, requiring explicit documentation of remission.

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