Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced mood disorder

This code signifies a patient diagnosed with an alcohol use disorder where the specific pattern or severity of use (e.g., mild, moderate, severe, abuse, dependence) is not documented. Crucially, it also indicates the presence of a mood disorder directly attributable to the physiological effects of alcohol consumption.

Apply this code when documentation clearly links a mood disturbance (e.g., depressive symptoms, anxiety, irritability) to alcohol use, but the clinician has not specified the type or severity of the alcohol use disorder. This is appropriate when the provider explicitly states "alcohol-induced mood disorder" in conjunction with "alcohol use, unspecified."

• Ensure the medical record explicitly states the mood disorder is "alcohol-induced" and not a pre-existing or co-occurring condition.
• Avoid using this code if the documentation specifies the severity of alcohol use (e.g., mild, moderate, severe), as more specific codes exist.
• Always review for any additional mental health diagnoses that may require separate coding, ensuring they are not also alcohol-induced.