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F10.921 Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication delirium

ICD-10-CM · CMS code reference

F10.921 covers intoxication delirium when the record doesn't call the alcohol use abuse or dependence. If the intoxication is documented as uncomplicated, use F10.920 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.

Excludes1

Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.

  • alcohol abuse (F10.1-)
  • alcohol dependence (F10.2-)

Use additional code

Add a second code for the following, when documented.

  • code for blood alcohol level, if applicable (Y90.-)

Related codes

Common questions

Is F10.921 a billable code?

Yes. F10.921 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

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