2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F10.10Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F10-F19›F10

ICD-10-CM F10.10
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

F10.10 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for alcohol abuse, uncomplicated. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 894 through 897. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Alcohol-related disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F10.10
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated
Short Description
Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
F10.1
Alcohol abuse

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF10-F19Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use
CategoryF10Alcohol related disorders
This CodeF10.10Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Alcohol intake - finding
  • Alcohol intake above recommended sensible limits
  • Alcoholic binges exceeding safe amounts
  • Alcoholic binges exceeding sensible amounts
  • Binge drinker
  • Chronic harmful pattern of substance use
  • Continuous nondependent harmful pattern of use of alcohol
  • Drink intake - finding
  • Drinking binge
  • Drinking episode
  • Episode of harmful use of alcohol
  • Episode of harmful use of methanol
  • Episodic nondependent harmful pattern of use of alcohol
  • Harmful pattern of use of alcohol
  • Harmful pattern of use of methanol
  • Heavy drinker
  • Heavy drinker - 7-9u/day
  • Nondependent harmful pattern of use of alcohol
  • Persistent alcohol abuse
  • Unhealthy alcohol drinking behavior

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Alcohol use disorder, mild

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Abuse
      • alcohol (non-dependent)
    • Disorder(of)
      • alcohol use
        • mild
    • Drinking(alcohol)
      • excessive, to excess NEC (without dependence)
    • Excess, excessive, excessively
      • drinking (alcohol) NEC (without dependence)
    • Harmful use(of)
      • alcohol

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MBD017
Alcohol-related disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Heavy Drinker

    a man who drinks more than 14 standard drinks per week or a woman who drinks more than 7 standard drinks per week.

Patient EducationClinical

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

For most adults, moderate alcohol use is probably not harmful. Your risk of developing an alcohol use disorder (AUD) depends on how much, how often, and how quickly you drink alcohol. Alcohol misuse means that drinking causes distress and harm. Over time alcohol misuse can increase your risk of AUD.

The full article covers:

  • What is alcohol use disorder (AUD)?
  • What is binge drinking?
  • What are the dangers of too much alcohol?
  • How do I know if I have an alcohol use disorder (AUD)?
  • What should I do if I think that I might have an alcohol use disorder (AUD)?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert F10.10 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
305.00 Alcohol abuse-unspec
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
305.01 Alcohol abuse-continuous
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
305.02 Alcohol abuse-episodic
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About F10.10Overview

Is F10.10 (Alcohol abuse) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report alcohol abuse, uncomplicated on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does F10.10 group to?

When alcohol abuse, uncomplicated is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 894, 895, 896, 897, with relative weights from 0.6169 to 1.7451 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of F10.10?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, alcohol abuse, uncomplicated converts to ICD-9-CM 305.00 (alcohol abuse-unspec), 305.01 (alcohol abuse-continuous), and 305.02 (alcohol abuse-episodic). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.