Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication, unspecified

This code signifies a patient presenting with symptoms of alcohol intoxication where the specific pattern or severity of alcohol use disorder (e.g., mild, moderate, severe) is not documented. It indicates an acute state of being under the influence of alcohol without further specification of the underlying alcohol use disorder.

This code is appropriate when documentation clearly states alcohol intoxication but lacks details regarding the patient's history of alcohol use or the specific type/severity of alcohol dependence. It can be used in emergency department settings or acute care encounters where the primary concern is the immediate effects of alcohol.

• Only use this code when the documentation explicitly states "intoxication" and does not specify the severity of the alcohol use disorder.
• Avoid using this code if the documentation provides details about the patient's alcohol use disorder (e.g., mild, moderate, severe), as more specific codes exist.
• Always review the entire medical record for any additional information that might allow for a more precise code selection for alcohol use disorder.