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

This code signifies a patient presenting with an alcohol use disorder of unspecified severity, accompanied by an acute psychotic episode characterized by hallucinations directly induced by alcohol. The hallucinations can be auditory, visual, or tactile, and are not attributable to another mental disorder. This diagnosis indicates a direct causal link between alcohol consumption and the psychotic symptoms.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states alcohol use as the precipitating factor for psychotic symptoms, specifically hallucinations. This is appropriate for patients experiencing acute alcohol-induced psychosis where the specific pattern or severity of alcohol use (e.g., abuse, dependence) is not yet determined or documented. Supporting documentation would include a psychiatric evaluation detailing the presence of hallucinations and a history confirming recent alcohol intake.

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the hallucinations to alcohol use; rule out other causes of psychosis.
• If the specific pattern of alcohol use (e.g., harmful use, dependence) is known, a more specific code from the F10.1 or F10.2 categories should be used.
• This code is for the acute phase; if the psychotic symptoms persist after alcohol cessation, consider codes for substance-induced psychotic disorder with onset during abstinence.