Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced sleep disorder

This code signifies a chronic and compulsive pattern of alcohol use, characterized by tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, and continued consumption despite negative consequences, specifically complicated by a sleep disturbance directly attributable to the alcohol use. The sleep disorder is not an independent condition but a direct physiological effect of alcohol dependence.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of alcohol dependence and a co-occurring sleep disorder that the clinician explicitly links to the patient's alcohol use. This typically applies to patients experiencing insomnia, hypersomnia, or other sleep disturbances that improve with alcohol cessation or worsen with continued use. Documentation should specify both the dependence and the alcohol-induced nature of the sleep problem.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "alcohol-induced" or "due to alcohol" in relation to the sleep disorder.
• Do not use this code if the sleep disorder is pre-existing or unrelated to alcohol dependence; instead, code the dependence and the sleep disorder separately.
• Consider sequencing this code as a primary diagnosis if it is the main reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if the focus is on another alcohol-related complication.