2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F10Alcohol related disorders
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.
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Code Classification
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
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Use Additional Code
- code for blood alcohol level, if applicable Y90
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
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?
Read the full article at MedlinePlus
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