Alcohol use, unsp w alcoh-induce persist amnestic disorder

This code signifies a patient presenting with an alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder, where the specific pattern or severity of alcohol use is not documented. This condition involves significant and long-lasting memory impairment directly attributable to chronic alcohol consumption, beyond typical intoxication or withdrawal.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a persistent amnestic disorder caused by alcohol, but the medical record lacks specificity regarding the type (e.g., abuse, dependence) or severity of the alcohol use. This is appropriate when the clinician has diagnosed the amnestic disorder as alcohol-induced, but the full diagnostic criteria for a specific alcohol use disorder are not met or not documented.

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the amnestic disorder to alcohol use.
• Avoid using this code if the type of alcohol use (e.g., abuse, dependence) is clearly specified; instead, use a more specific F10.xx code.
• Sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when the amnestic disorder is the main reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis when it is a co-morbidity.