Alcohol use, unspecified, uncomplicated

This code signifies a diagnosis of alcohol use disorder where the specific pattern or severity of use is not documented, and there are no associated complications such as intoxication, withdrawal, or organ damage. It indicates a general, undifferentiated problem with alcohol consumption without further clinical detail.

Apply this code when documentation indicates a diagnosis of alcohol use but lacks specificity regarding severity (e.g., mild, moderate, severe) or the presence of any related physical or mental health complications. This code is appropriate when a more specific F10 subcategory cannot be assigned due to insufficient clinical information.

• Avoid using this code if documentation specifies intoxication, withdrawal, or other alcohol-related disorders; instead, use a more specific F10 subcategory.
• Query the provider for more detailed information regarding the pattern, severity, and any associated complications of alcohol use to allow for more precise coding.
• This code should be used as a last resort when no further clinical detail about the alcohol use disorder is available.