Alcoholism ICD-10-CM Codes

What Alcoholism ICD Codes Can I Use?

If you’re looking for Alcoholism ICD codes to use, you’ll be spoiled for choice because there’s a lot to pick from. To give you an idea of what you can choose from, we’ve selected six examples:

1. F10.20 - Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated

This ICD-10 code is meant for a patient dependent on alcohol, and their dependence doesn’t come with complications. If their dependence comes with complications, please pick specific ICD-10 codes based on complications such as alcohol-induced psychotic disorder, withdrawal, withdrawal delirium, intoxication, etc. 

2. F10.21 - Alcohol dependence, in remission

This ICD-10 code is meant for a patient dependent on alcohol but is now in remission, meaning their dependence symptoms have reduced. They are slowly disappearing over time, their symptoms are completely gone, and they’ve recovered.

3. F10.10 - Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated

This is similar to Item 1, but this time, it’s for alcohol abuse.

4. F10.11 - Alcohol abuse, in remission

This is similar to Item 2, but this time, it’s for alcohol abuse.

5. Z63.72 - Alcoholism and drug addiction in family

This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have a family history of alcoholism and drug addiction in their family. The patient isn’t necessarily an alcoholic or drug addict, but their family history puts them at risk of becoming an alcoholic and/or drug addict.

6. Z81.1 - Family history of alcohol abuse and dependence

This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have a family history of alcohol abuse and/or dependence. Like with Item 5, the patient doesn’t necessarily have to be dependent on or abusing alcohol.

Are These Alcoholism ICD-10 Codes Billable?

Yes. All of the aforementioned Alcoholism-related ICD-10 codes are valid and billable.

Clinical Information on Alcoholism

Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder, is when a person consumes alcohol frequently and heavily to the point where they become dependent on it and cannot stop. This leads to complications that affect many areas of a person's life, including their relationships, work, home, daily activities, and physical and mental health.

It’s also possible for them to endanger others because they might become easily irritable and exhibit heightened aggression or an increased tendency to make irresponsible and dangerous decisions (like driving under the influence).

If a person’s alcoholism is left unchecked, unmanaged, and untreated for too long, it can lead to dangerous outcomes.

Synonyms Include

• Alcoholism
• Alcohol dependence
• Continuous chronic alcoholism
• Difficulty abstaining from drinking
• Episodic chronic alcoholism
• Mild alcohol dependence
• Moderate alcohol dependence
• Severe alcohol dependence
• Alcohol abuse
• Nondependent alcohol abuse
• Nondependent alcohol abuse, continuous
• Nondependent alcohol abuse, episodic