F10.10 Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated
ICD-10-CM · CMS code reference
F10.10 covers alcohol abuse that the record describes as uncomplicated. Its listed term is alcohol use disorder, mild; if dependence (moderate or severe alcohol use disorder) is documented, use F10.20 instead.
Coding notes
From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.
Also covers
- Alcohol use disorder, mild
Excludes1
Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.
- alcohol dependence (F10.2-)
- alcohol use, unspecified (F10.9-)
Use additional code
Add a second code for the following, when documented.
- code for blood alcohol level, if applicable (Y90.-)
Related codes
F10.11Alcohol abuse, in remission ICD-10-CMF10.120Alcohol abuse with intoxication, uncomplicated ICD-10-CMF10.121Alcohol abuse with intoxication delirium ICD-10-CMF10.129Alcohol abuse with intoxication, unspecified ICD-10-CMF10.130Alcohol abuse with withdrawal, uncomplicated ICD-10-CMF10.131Alcohol abuse with withdrawal delirium ICD-10-CMF10.132Alcohol abuse with withdrawal with perceptual disturbance ICD-10-CMF10.139Alcohol abuse with withdrawal, unspecified ICD-10-CM
Common questions
What's the difference between F10.10 and F10.20?
F10.10 is alcohol abuse, listed as alcohol use disorder, mild. F10.20 is alcohol dependence, listed as alcohol use disorder, moderate or severe. The Excludes1 note on F10.10 lists the F10.2- codes, so the two are not reported together. Choose the one that matches the documented severity.
What's the difference between F10.10 and F10.90?
F10.90 is for alcohol use that the record doesn't call abuse or dependence. Use F10.10 when the provider documents alcohol abuse or mild alcohol use disorder. The Excludes1 note on F10.10 lists the F10.9- codes, so the two are not reported together.
Is F10.10 a billable code?
Yes. F10.10 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.