Alcohol-induced psychotic disorder with hallucinations

This code signifies a mental disorder characterized by prominent hallucinations (auditory, visual, tactile, or olfactory) that develop during or shortly after heavy alcohol consumption or withdrawal. These psychotic symptoms are directly attributable to the physiological effects of alcohol and are not due to another primary psychiatric disorder.

Assign this code when documentation clearly indicates a psychotic disorder with hallucinations directly induced by alcohol use or withdrawal. This typically involves acute onset of hallucinations in the context of significant alcohol intake or cessation, with symptoms resolving upon detoxification. Supporting documentation should include a detailed history of alcohol use, mental status examination findings, and exclusion of other causes for the hallucinations.

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the hallucinations to alcohol use or withdrawal; mere co-occurrence is insufficient.
• Differentiate from delirium tremens (291.0), which involves a broader constellation of symptoms including altered consciousness and autonomic hyperactivity.
• Code also the specific alcohol dependence or abuse if applicable, using appropriate F-codes (e.g., 303.9x for alcohol dependence).