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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Alcohol Use Disorder

ICD-10 Coding for Alcohol Use Disorder

F10.10
F10.20

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Alcohol Use Disorder

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated

Billable Code
F10.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Patient uses alcohol but does not meet dependence criteria.

Applicable To

  • • Alcohol abuse NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'abuse' without dependence.

Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated

Billable Code
F10.20
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Alcohol addiction

Important Notes

  • • Document specific dependence symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for alcohol use disorder?

The ICD-10 code for alcohol use disorder includes F10.10 for alcohol abuse and F10.20 for alcohol dependence.

How do you code alcohol use in remission?

Code F10.21 is used for alcohol dependence in remission, requiring explicit documentation of remission status.

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