Alcohol abuse with unspecified alcohol-induced disorder

This code signifies a pattern of problematic alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, where a specific alcohol-induced mental or behavioral disorder (e.g., delirium, psychosis, amnesia) is present but not further specified in the medical record. It indicates a less severe form of alcohol use disorder compared to dependence, but still associated with adverse consequences.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates alcohol abuse and a co-occurring alcohol-induced condition, but the specific nature of that condition is not detailed. This is appropriate when a clinician diagnoses an alcohol-related disorder without specifying, for example, alcohol-induced mood disorder or alcohol-induced anxiety disorder. Supporting documentation would include a diagnosis of alcohol abuse and a general statement of an associated alcohol-induced disorder.

• Do not use this code if a more specific alcohol-induced disorder (e.g., F10.121 for alcohol abuse with intoxication delirium) is documented.
• Distinguish from F10.10 (alcohol abuse, uncomplicated) which lacks any specified alcohol-induced disorder.
• Always review documentation for any further specificity regarding the alcohol-induced disorder to ensure the most precise code is selected.