Alcohol dependence w alcoh-induce psychotic disorder, unsp

This code signifies a severe and compulsive pattern of alcohol use, characterized by tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, and continued use despite negative consequences, co-occurring with a psychotic disorder directly attributable to the physiological effects of alcohol. The specific type of alcohol-induced psychotic disorder (e.g., hallucinations, delusions) is not specified in this particular code.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a documented history or current diagnosis of alcohol dependence and also exhibits symptoms of a psychotic disorder that the clinician explicitly links to their alcohol use. Documentation should clearly state both the dependence and the alcohol-induced nature of the psychosis, without further specification of the psychotic features.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "alcohol dependence" and "alcohol-induced psychotic disorder" without further detail on the type of psychosis.
• If the specific type of alcohol-induced psychotic disorder is known (e.g., with hallucinations, with delusions), a more specific code within the F10.25 category should be used.
• Always sequence the alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder as the primary diagnosis if it is the reason for the encounter or the focus of treatment.