Alcohol abuse with intoxication, unspecified

This code signifies a pattern of problematic alcohol use that leads to clinically significant impairment or distress, accompanied by acute alcohol intoxication. The patient exhibits symptoms of recent alcohol ingestion, such as slurred speech, incoordination, or impaired judgment, without further specification of the intoxication's severity or specific manifestation.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates alcohol abuse and concurrent acute intoxication, but lacks details regarding the specific type or severity of the intoxication (e.g., uncomplicated, delirium, withdrawal delirium). Supporting documentation would include a diagnosis of alcohol abuse and a clinical assessment noting signs and symptoms of current intoxication.

• Do not use if the documentation specifies a particular type of intoxication (e.g., F10.121 for uncomplicated intoxication).
• Always sequence this code after any acute conditions directly caused by the intoxication, if applicable.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states "alcohol abuse" and "intoxication" to support this code.