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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Intoxication

ICD-10 Coding for Intoxication

F10.0
T40.1X1A

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

Also Known as:
Substance intoxication
Acute intoxication
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Intoxication

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Intoxication

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Alcohol intoxication

Non-Billable
F10.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of acute behavioral changes and substance exposure
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of intoxication due to alcohol

Applicable To

  • • Acute alcohol intoxication

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation links clinical signs to alcohol use.

Poisoning by heroin, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter

Billable Code
T40.1X1A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive urine opioid panel
  • • Respiratory depression or unresponsiveness

Applicable To

  • • Heroin overdose

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies intent and confirms overdose.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R40.20

Coma, unspecified

Use when coma is a result of intoxication.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for alcohol intoxication?

The ICD-10 code for alcohol intoxication is F10.0, used when clinical signs and a blood alcohol level confirm intoxication.

How do you code heroin overdose in ICD-10?

Heroin overdose is coded as T40.1X1A in ICD-10, indicating accidental poisoning by heroin.

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