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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Alcohol Intoxication with Complication

ICD-10 Coding for Alcohol Intoxication with Complication

F10.121
F10.221

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

Also Known as:
Alcohol Poisoning with Complications
Severe Alcohol Intoxication
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Alcohol Intoxication with Complication

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

Use ICD-10 code F10.121 for alcohol abuse with intoxication delirium, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Alcohol abuse with intoxication delirium

Billable Code
F10.121
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of delirium symptoms during alcohol intoxication
documentation:
  • • Documented pattern of alcohol abuse

Applicable To

  • • Delirium due to alcohol intoxication

Important Notes

  • • Ensure that the documentation clearly links delirium to alcohol intoxication.

Alcohol dependence with intoxication delirium

Billable Code
F10.221
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Delirium symptoms such as hallucinations and confusion
documentation:
  • • Documented alcohol dependence

Applicable To

  • • Delirium due to alcohol dependence intoxication

Important Notes

  • • Ensure that the documentation clearly links delirium to alcohol dependence intoxication.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Y90.8

Blood alcohol level of 250 mg/dL or more

Use to specify the severity of intoxication when BAC is available.

Y91.8

Alcohol involvement, not otherwise specified

Use when BAC is not available but clinical indicators of intoxication are present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for alcohol intoxication with complication?

The ICD-10 code for alcohol intoxication with complication is F10.121 for alcohol abuse with intoxication delirium, or F10.221 for alcohol dependence with intoxication delirium.

How do you code alcohol intoxication with delirium?

Code F10.121 for alcohol abuse with intoxication delirium or F10.221 for alcohol dependence with intoxication delirium, depending on the patient's history.

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