Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced mood disorder

This code signifies a severe pattern of alcohol use characterized by impaired control, continued use despite adverse consequences, and tolerance or withdrawal symptoms, co-occurring with a mood disturbance directly attributable to the physiological effects of alcohol. The mood disorder can manifest as depressive, manic, mixed, or unspecified features.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of alcohol dependence and a mood disorder that is determined by the clinician to be alcohol-induced. This typically requires a temporal relationship between alcohol use and mood symptoms, and the mood symptoms should not be better explained by another primary mental disorder.

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the mood disorder to alcohol use, often requiring a statement like "alcohol-induced" or "due to alcohol."
• Do not use this code if the mood disorder predates alcohol dependence or is considered an independent condition.
• Sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when the alcohol dependence and induced mood disorder are the focus of treatment.