2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F10Alcohol related disorders

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F10-F19›F10

ICD-10-CM F10
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

F10 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for alcohol related disorders, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as F10.10, F10.11, F10.120, and F10.121.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F10
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Alcohol related disorders
Short Description
Alcohol related disorders
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
F10-F19
Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF10-F19Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use
CategoryF10Alcohol related disorders
This CodeF10Alcohol related disorders

Specific Coding for Alcohol related disordersOverview

Non-specific codes like F10 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • F10.1 for Alcohol abuse

  • Use F10.10 for Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated

  • Use F10.11 for Alcohol abuse, in remission

  • F10.12 for Alcohol abuse with intoxication

  • F10.13 for Alcohol abuse, with withdrawal

  • Use F10.14 for Alcohol abuse with alcohol-induced mood disorder

  • F10.15 for Alcohol abuse with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder

  • F10.18 for Alcohol abuse with other alcohol-induced disorders

  • Use F10.19 for Alcohol abuse with unspecified alcohol-induced disorder

  • F10.2 for Alcohol dependence

  • Use F10.20 for Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated

  • Use F10.21 for Alcohol dependence, in remission

  • F10.22 for Alcohol dependence with intoxication

  • F10.23 for Alcohol dependence with withdrawal

  • Use F10.24 for Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced mood disorder

  • F10.25 for Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder

  • Use F10.26 for Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder

  • Use F10.27 for Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced persisting dementia

  • F10.28 for Alcohol dependence with other alcohol-induced disorders

  • Use F10.29 for Alcohol dependence with unspecified alcohol-induced disorder

  • F10.9 for Alcohol use, unspecified

  • Use F10.90 for Alcohol use, unspecified, uncomplicated

  • Use F10.91 for Alcohol use, unspecified, in remission

  • F10.92 for Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication

  • F10.93 for Alcohol use, unspecified with withdrawal

  • Use F10.94 for Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced mood disorder

  • F10.95 for Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder

  • Use F10.96 for Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder

  • Use F10.97 for Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced persisting dementia

  • F10.98 for Alcohol use, unspecified with other alcohol-induced disorders

  • Use F10.99 for Alcohol use, unspecified with unspecified alcohol-induced disorder

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to F10: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 5. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From Chapter 5 (F01-F99) Mental and behavioural disorders applies to 872 codes
  • disorders of psychological development

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 5 (F01-F99) Mental and behavioural disorders applies to 872 codes
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

  • code for blood alcohol level, if applicable (Y90.-)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name F10, its category, or a range that includes it.

Applicable To 1

These notes mention F10.

  • Z81.1 Family history of alcohol abuse and dependence
    Conditions classifiable to F10.-

Excludes2 2

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming F10: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • F44.0 Dissociative amnesia
    alcohol-or other psychoactive substance-induced amnestic disorder (F10, F13, F19 with .26, .96)
  • T40 Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of narcotics and psychodysleptics [hallucinogens]
    drug dependence and related mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (F10.-F19.-)

Code First 1

These codes say to code first a condition named in the note, and F10 is one of the conditions named.

  • Y90 Evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level
    any associated alcohol related disorders (F10)

Use Additional Code 38

These codes say to use an additional code from the note, and F10 is one of the codes named.

  • C00 Malignant neoplasm of lip
    alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • C01 Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
    alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • C02 Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue
    alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • C03 Malignant neoplasm of gum
    alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • C04 Malignant neoplasm of floor of mouth
    alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • C05 Malignant neoplasm of palate
    alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • C06 Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth
    alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • C07 Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland
    alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • C08 Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands
    alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • C09 Malignant neoplasm of tonsil
    alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • C10 Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx
    alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • C14 Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites in the lip, oral cavity and pharynx
    alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • C15 Malignant neoplasm of esophagus
    alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • C16 Malignant neoplasm of stomach
    alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • C22 Malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile ducts
    alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)

23 more Use Additional Code notes name this code. Browse all Use Additional Code notes.

Code Also 2

These codes say F10 may also be needed to fully describe the condition. The note gives no sequencing direction.

  • G31.2 Degeneration of nervous system due to alcohol
    associated alcoholism (F10.-)
  • I42.6 Alcoholic cardiomyopathy
    presence of alcoholism (F10.-)

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Alcohol-Related Disorders

    disorders related to or resulting from abuse or misuse of alcohol.

Patient EducationClinical

Alcohol

Many Americans drink alcohol at least occasionally. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans say that adults of legal drinking age should either not drink or drink in moderation. Drinking less is better for your health than drinking more. Also, there are some people who should not drink at all.

The full article covers:

  • How does alcohol affect the body?
  • Why are the effects of alcohol different from person to person?
  • What is moderate drinking?
  • What is a standard drink?
  • Who should not drink alcohol?
  • What is excessive drinking?

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About F10Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for alcohol related disorders?

F10 is the ICD-10-CM category for alcohol related disorders, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is F10 (Alcohol related disorders) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for alcohol related disorders, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for alcohol related disorders need a more specific code from this category, such as F10.10, F10.11, and F10.120.

Does F10 need an additional code?

When the condition applies, yes. The Use Additional Code note reads: code for blood alcohol level, if applicable (Y90.-). The additional code is reported after F10.