Alcoholism and drug addiction in family

This code indicates that a patient's family history includes alcoholism and/or drug addiction. It signifies a familial predisposition or environmental exposure to substance use disorders, which can impact the patient's own health, treatment, or psychosocial well-being.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states a family history of both alcohol and drug addiction. This is relevant when the family history is considered a risk factor for the patient, or when it influences the patient's current condition, treatment plan, or mental health assessment.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies both alcoholism and drug addiction in the family history.
• This code is typically used as a secondary diagnosis to provide context for the patient's primary condition.
• Do not use this code if only one type of substance addiction (alcohol or drugs) is documented in the family history; use more specific codes instead.