F10.1
Non-billableAlcohol abuse
Alcohol abuse
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- disorders of psychological development
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code for blood alcohol level, if applicable (Y90.-)
Child Codes (8)
F10.10Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated
F10.11Alcohol abuse, in remission
F10.12Alcohol abuse with intoxication
F10.13Alcohol abuse, with withdrawal
F10.14Alcohol abuse with alcohol-induced mood disorder
F10.15Alcohol abuse with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder
F10.18Alcohol abuse with other alcohol-induced disorders
F10.19Alcohol abuse with unspecified alcohol-induced disorder
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Abuse, AlcoholC0085762
- Abuse, EthanolC0085762
- Alcohol AbuseC0085762
- Alcohol abuseC0085762
- Alcohol abuse, unspecified drinking behaviorC0085762
- Alcohol abuse, unspecified drinking behaviourC0085762
- Ethanol AbuseC0085762
- Ethanol abuseC0085762
- Harmful pattern of use of alcoholC0085762
- Harmful pattern of use of alcohol (disorder)C0085762
- alcohol abuseC0085762
- alcohol abuse disorderC0085762
- alcohol abusesC0085762
- drinking problemC0085762
- drinking problemsC0085762
- ethanol abuseC0085762
- problem drinkingC0085762
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code F10.1?
ICD-10-CM code F10.1 represents "Alcohol abuse". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is F10.1 a billable code?
No, F10.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under F10.1.
What chapter is F10.1 in?
F10.1 is in Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (codes F01-F99).
What codes cannot be used with F10.1?
F10.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: alcohol dependence (F10.2-); alcohol use, unspecified (F10.9-).
What are the subcategories under F10.1?
F10.1 has 8 child codes, including: F10.10 (Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated), F10.11 (Alcohol abuse, in remission), F10.12 (Alcohol abuse with intoxication), F10.13 (Alcohol abuse, with withdrawal), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with F10.1?
Yes, when using F10.1 you should also code: code for blood alcohol level, if applicable (Y90.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for F10.1?
F10.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0085762. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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