Code Attributes
- Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
Clinical Information
- Disorders related to or resulting from abuse or mis-use of alcohol.
Codes
- F10.1 Alcohol abuse
- F10.10 Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated
- F10.11 Alcohol abuse, in remission
- F10.12 Alcohol abuse with intoxication
- F10.120 Alcohol abuse with intoxication, uncomplicated
- F10.121 Alcohol abuse with intoxication delirium
- F10.129 Alcohol abuse with intoxication, unspecified
- F10.13 Alcohol abuse, with withdrawal
- F10.130 Alcohol abuse with withdrawal, uncomplicated
- F10.131 Alcohol abuse with withdrawal delirium
- F10.132 Alcohol abuse with withdrawal with perceptual disturbance
- F10.139 Alcohol abuse with withdrawal, unspecified
- F10.14 Alcohol abuse with alcohol-induced mood disorder
- F10.15 Alcohol abuse with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder
- F10.150 Alcohol abuse with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder with delusions
- F10.151 Alcohol abuse with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder with hallucinations
- F10.159 Alcohol abuse with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder, unspecified
- F10.18 Alcohol abuse with other alcohol-induced disorders
- F10.180 Alcohol abuse with alcohol-induced anxiety disorder
- F10.181 Alcohol abuse with alcohol-induced sexual dysfunction
- F10.182 Alcohol abuse with alcohol-induced sleep disorder
- F10.188 Alcohol abuse with other alcohol-induced disorder
- F10.19 Alcohol abuse with unspecified alcohol-induced disorder
- F10.2 Alcohol dependence
- F10.20 Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
- F10.21 Alcohol dependence, in remission
- F10.22 Alcohol dependence with intoxication
- F10.220 Alcohol dependence with intoxication, uncomplicated
- F10.221 Alcohol dependence with intoxication delirium
- F10.229 Alcohol dependence with intoxication, unspecified
- F10.23 Alcohol dependence with withdrawal
- F10.230 Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, uncomplicated
- F10.231 Alcohol dependence with withdrawal delirium
- F10.232 Alcohol dependence with withdrawal with perceptual disturbance
- F10.239 Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified
- F10.24 Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced mood disorder
- F10.25 Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder
- F10.250 Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder with delusions
- F10.251 Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder with hallucinations
- F10.259 Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder, unspecified
- F10.26 Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder
- F10.27 Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced persisting dementia
- F10.28 Alcohol dependence with other alcohol-induced disorders
- F10.280 Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced anxiety disorder
- F10.281 Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced sexual dysfunction
- F10.282 Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced sleep disorder
- F10.288 Alcohol dependence with other alcohol-induced disorder
- F10.29 Alcohol dependence with unspecified alcohol-induced disorder
- F10.9 Alcohol use, unspecified
- F10.90 Alcohol use, unspecified, uncomplicated
- F10.91 Alcohol use, unspecified, in remission
- F10.92 Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication
- F10.920 Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication, uncomplicated
- F10.921 Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication delirium
- F10.929 Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication, unspecified
- F10.93 Alcohol use, unspecified with withdrawal
- F10.930 Alcohol use, unspecified with withdrawal, uncomplicated
- F10.931 Alcohol use, unspecified with withdrawal delirium
- F10.932 Alcohol use, unspecified with withdrawal with perceptual disturbance
- F10.939 Alcohol use, unspecified with withdrawal, unspecified
- F10.94 Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced mood disorder
- F10.95 Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder
- F10.950 Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder with delusions
- F10.951 Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder with hallucinations
- F10.959 Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder, unspecified
- F10.96 Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder
- F10.97 Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced persisting dementia
- F10.98 Alcohol use, unspecified with other alcohol-induced disorders
- F10.980 Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced anxiety disorder
- F10.981 Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced sexual dysfunction
- F10.982 Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced sleep disorder
- F10.988 Alcohol use, unspecified with other alcohol-induced disorder
- F10.99 Alcohol use, unspecified with unspecified alcohol-induced disorder
ICD-10 Code F10 is designated to address mental and behavioral disorders due to the use of alcohol. This set of codes falls under the broader category of substance use disorders, which are segmented based on the specific substance involved and the nature of the disorder (e.g., dependence, abuse, withdrawal).
Understanding and accurately applying ICD-10 Code F10 ensures proper diagnosis documentation, appropriate treatment planning, successful insurance reimbursement, and effective communication among healthcare providers involved in a patient’s care.
1. Accurate diagnosis and treatment planning
Correctly identifying and documenting the specific type of alcohol-related disorder is essential for making an effective treatment plan. The F10 category includes various conditions, from acute intoxication (F10.0) to dependence syndrome (F10.2), withdrawal state (F10.3), and others, each with additional specifiers for with or without psychotic features, withdrawal delirium, etc.
2. Billing and insurance claims
For mental health professionals, the correct use of ICD-10 codes is vital for billing purposes. Insurance claims must include accurate diagnosis codes to be processed and reimbursed. Misclassification or inaccuracies can lead to claim denials or delays, impacting both the practice's revenue and the client's access to care.
3. Compliance and reporting
The use of standardized diagnosis codes like F10 ensures compliance with health care regulations and facilitates necessary reporting for practice management and audit purposes. Consistent application of these codes also strengthens the integrity of medical records, allowing for smoother transitions of care between providers and creating a reliable foundation for quality improvement initiatives within mental health practices.
4. Documentation
When documenting a client session, make sure to use the most specific ICD-10 code available to accurately reflect the client's diagnosis. This can include using the additional characters available in the F10 category to specify the condition accurately. Selecting the appropriate specificity level not only improves clinical documentation but also provides a more precise clinical picture for treatment planning and continuity of care across different healthcare settings. Additionally, more detailed coding supports data collection efforts that contribute to research on alcohol use disorders and their various manifestations.
5. Billing and coding
When creating a bill or insurance claim, accurately enter the ICD-10 code F10 alongside the relevant CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes that correspond to the services provided (e.g., individual therapy, group therapy). This ensures that claims are accurately processed by insurance companies.
6. Insurance verification
Before submitting claims, verify the client's insurance coverage details. Check that the services provided and diagnosis codes are covered under the client's plan to minimize the risk of claim rejections.
7. Continuing education
Taking advantage of resources can keep you updated on best practices and changes in billing codes or insurance requirements. Professional organizations, coding webinars, and industry newsletters offer valuable insights into evolving documentation standards, while networking with colleagues and consulting with billing specialists can provide practical solutions to complex coding challenges you might encounter in your practice.
Sources
- "2025 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F10: Alcohol related disorders". ICD10Data. ICD10Data, n.d., https://www.icd10data.com/ICD10CM/Codes/F01-F99/F10-F19/F10-/F10. Accessed 27 Jan 2025.
