Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for substance use disorder includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Substance Use Disorder
Use ICD-10 code F10.20 for alcohol dependence, uncomplicated, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Use to indicate long-term use of medications like methadone or buprenorphine.
Poisoning by other opioids, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
Use for cases of opioid overdose.
The ICD-10 code for substance use disorder varies by substance and severity, such as F10.20 for alcohol dependence and F11.20 for opioid dependence.
Document substance use disorder by specifying the substance, severity using DSM-5 criteria, and any associated conditions or complications.