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This article summarizes key information about the ICD-10 code for alcohol use disorder, including diagnostic criteria, differential diagnoses, and DSM-5 information.
We’ve also included all relevant codes listed under the F10 alcohol use disorder ICD-10 code.
Bookmark this article as a reference to use next time you need to access the ICD-10 code for alcohol use disorder, the alcohol withdrawal ICD-10 code, and more.
What is the ICD-10?
Clinicians across the globe use standard diagnostic language and coding to create uniformity and to help statisticians identify health and disease trends.
This clinical information is found in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), which is published by the World Health Organization (WHO). American clinicians use a clinically modified ICD-10 guide called the ICD-10-CM. The CM version contains greater specificity for both the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and for insurance purposes.
Mental health clinicians in the United States also use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5), published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The DSM-5 also contains relevant ICD-10 codes.
Using the correct ICD-10 code for alcohol use disorder is critical for clinicians to use as part of the assessment process, defining treatment goals, and ensuring the correct insurance billing information.
What is the ICD-10 code for alcohol use disorder?
The alcohol use disorder ICD-10 code is classified in the ICD-10 under the section “Mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders” (F01 to F99), and the sub-section “Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use” (F10-F19).
In this section, you’ll find the alcohol use disorder ICD-10 code among other mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use. Code F10 is specific to alcohol related disorders.
There are many codes under the F10 ICD-10 section for alcohol use disorder, including alcohol abuse ICD-10 codes, alcohol dependence ICD-10 codes, alcohol withdrawal seizure ICD-10 codes, and the ETOH withdrawal ICD-10 code.
Note that while the ICD-10-CM codes still use the terms “abuse” and “dependence,” the DSM-5 replaced this distinction with a single “alcohol use disorder” diagnosis classified by severity (mild, moderate, or severe).
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
Alcohol use disorder ICD-10 diagnostic criteria
Alcohol use disorder is defined in the DSM-5 as a problematic pattern of drinking leading to significant impairment or distress in the last 12 months.
In addition, a person must have at least two of the following symptoms:
Drinking in larger amounts or over a longer period than intended
Desire to stop or unsuccessful efforts to quit
Significant time spent obtaining, using, and recovering from drinking
Cravings
Recurrent use causing disruption and inability to work or fulfill other major obligations
Continued use despite the impact to social and relational problems caused by alcohol
Important social and recreational activities are reduced or given up in favor of alcohol
Recurrent use despite being in dangerous situations or environments
Use is continued despite knowledge of having a physical or psychological problem either caused or exacerbated by alcohol
Tolerance to alcohol by needing increased amounts to have the same effect or a diminished effect despite drinking the same amount
Withdrawal symptoms when stopping use
According to the DSM-5, you can also specify severity based on the number of symptoms:
Mild (2-3 symptoms): F10.10 (uncomplicated), F10.11 (in remission)
Moderate (4-5 symptoms): F10.20 (uncomplicated), F10.21 (in remission)
Severe (6+ symptoms): F10.20 (uncomplicated), F10.21 (in remission)
While moderate and severe alcohol use disorder share the same F10.2 codes, clinicians should document the specific severity level in their clinical notes, as the ICD-10-CM system does not provide separate codes to distinguish between these two severity levels.
In your notes, you may also specify if the person lives in a controlled environment where access to alcohol is limited, such as a rehab or sober living facility.
Differential diagnoses
When evaluating a patient for alcohol use disorder, clinicians should also consider other conditions that may better explain the symptoms or co-occur with problematic alcohol use.
These include:
Other substance use disorders: Such as sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use disorder, which can present with similar symptoms
Alcohol-induced disorders without use disorder: Including isolated episodes of intoxication (F10.920) or withdrawal (F10.930) that don't meet full criteria for alcohol use disorder
Co-occurring psychiatric disorders: Such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, antisocial personality disorder, or conduct disorder, which may involve alcohol as self-medication
Medical conditions: Including liver disease, pancreatitis, or neurological disorders that may be caused by or contribute to alcohol use
How to find the right alcohol use disorder ICD-10 code
The full list of ICD-10 codes for alcohol use disorder are available in digital and book formats:
The WHO official ICD-10 under the section of Mental and behavioral disorders and sub-section, Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (F10 to F19)
ICD-10-CM Data, a searchable ICD-10 database under the section alcohol-related disorders (F10 to F19)
DSM-5 in the textbook and digital version
Please note that while the DSM-5 does contain accurate ICD-10 codes for alcohol use disorder , they may not align with the most recent ICD version and diagnostic criteria and other indicators may differ.
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