Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication, uncomplicated

This code signifies a patient presenting with symptoms of alcohol intoxication without any specified pattern of alcohol use (e.g., abuse or dependence). The intoxication is not complicated by delirium, withdrawal, or other severe medical or psychiatric conditions. It describes an acute state of being under the influence of alcohol.

Use this code when documentation indicates a patient is acutely intoxicated by alcohol, and there is no further specification of their alcohol use disorder. This is appropriate for a one-time intoxication event without a history of problematic alcohol use, or when the provider has not yet determined the pattern of alcohol use. Documentation should clearly state "alcohol intoxication" and rule out any complicating factors.

• Do not use if the documentation specifies alcohol abuse or dependence; instead, select a more specific F10.x code.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states "uncomplicated" or lacks any mention of delirium, withdrawal, or other complications.
• If the patient is experiencing withdrawal symptoms, even mild ones, a more specific code from the F10.23x or F10.93x series should be used.