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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Alcohol Intoxication

ICD-10 Coding for Alcohol Intoxication

F10.0
F10.12-
T51.0

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

Also Known as:
Acute Alcohol Intoxication
Alcohol Poisoning
Drunkenness
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Alcohol Intoxication

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

Use ICD-10 code F10.0 for acute alcohol intoxication, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute alcohol intoxication

Non-Billable
F10.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of acute intoxication symptoms with BAC ≥0.08%
documentation:
  • • Provider documentation explicitly states 'acute alcohol intoxication'

Applicable To

  • • Acute drunkenness in alcoholism
  • • Drunkenness NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure clinical signs of intoxication are documented alongside BAC levels.

Alcohol abuse with intoxication

Non-Billable
F10.12-
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • AUDIT score ≥8
  • • Social or occupational impairment

Applicable To

  • • Alcohol abuse with intoxication delirium

Important Notes

  • • Document the impact of alcohol use on social or occupational functioning.

Toxic effect of alcohol

Non-Billable
T51.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • BAC >0.4%
  • • Respiratory depression or coma

Applicable To

  • • Alcohol poisoning

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports life-threatening symptoms.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Y90.-

Blood alcohol level

Use to specify the exact BAC level when documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for alcohol intoxication?

The ICD-10 code for acute alcohol intoxication is F10.0. It is used when intoxication is the primary reason for the encounter without documented abuse or dependence.

How do you document alcohol intoxication?

Document specific symptoms like slurred speech or ataxia, along with BAC levels if available, to support the diagnosis of alcohol intoxication.

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