Alcohol use, unsp w alcoh-induce psych disorder w delusions

This code signifies a patient diagnosed with an unspecified alcohol use disorder who is also experiencing an alcohol-induced psychotic disorder characterized by delusions. This condition involves the development of psychotic symptoms, specifically false, fixed beliefs, directly attributable to the physiological effects of alcohol intoxication or withdrawal.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states an alcohol use disorder of unspecified severity, coupled with a psychotic disorder where delusions are present and directly linked to alcohol use. This is appropriate when the provider has not specified the pattern or severity of alcohol use (e.g., mild, moderate, severe, abuse, dependence).

• Ensure the documentation explicitly links the psychotic symptoms (delusions) to alcohol use, ruling out other primary psychiatric disorders.
• If the type or severity of alcohol use is specified (e.g., harmful use, dependence), a more specific F10.- code should be selected.
• Do not code this if the delusions are part of a pre-existing psychotic disorder exacerbated by alcohol; instead, code the primary psychotic disorder and an alcohol use code.