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

ICD-10 Coding for ETOH Use Disorder

F10.10
F10.20
F10.231

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for ETOH 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:
  • Documented harmful use of alcohol without dependence

Applicable To

  • • Alcohol abuse without dependence

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'abuse' rather than 'use' or 'dependence'.

Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated

Billable Code
F10.20
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Alcohol dependence without complications

Important Notes

  • • Document any withdrawal symptoms or complications separately.

Alcohol dependence with withdrawal delirium

Billable Code
F10.231
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Alcohol withdrawal delirium

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage between alcohol use and delirium is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z71.41

Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance of alcoholic

Use when counseling is provided for alcohol abuse.

Z50.2

Alcohol rehabilitation

Use when patient is undergoing rehabilitation for alcohol dependence.

K70.1

Alcoholic hepatitis

Use when alcoholic hepatitis is a complication of dependence.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for ETOH use disorder varies based on severity: F10.10 for alcohol abuse, F10.20 for alcohol dependence, and F10.231 for dependence with withdrawal delirium.

How do you document alcohol dependence?

Document alcohol dependence by specifying consumption patterns, withdrawal symptoms, and any related complications, ensuring all details are clear and specific.

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