F10.2
Non-billableAlcohol dependence
Alcohol dependence
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code for blood alcohol level, if applicable (Y90.-)
Child Codes (10)
F10.20Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
F10.21Alcohol dependence, in remission
F10.22Alcohol dependence with intoxication
F10.23Alcohol dependence with withdrawal
F10.24Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced mood disorder
F10.25Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder
F10.26Alcohol depend w alcoh-induce persisting amnestic disorder
F10.27Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced persisting dementia
F10.28Alcohol dependence with other alcohol-induced disorders
F10.29Alcohol dependence with unspecified alcohol-induced disorder
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- ALCOHOL DEPENDENCEC0001973
- ALCOHOLIC INTOX CHRONICC0001973
- ALCOHOLISMC0001973
- Addiction, AlcoholC0001973
- Addictive alcohol useC0001973
- Alcohol AddictionC0001973
- Alcohol DependenceC0001973
- Alcohol abuse chronicC0001973
- Alcohol abuse, continuous drinking behaviorC0001973
- Alcohol abuse, continuous drinking behaviourC0001973
- Alcohol addictionC0001973
- Alcohol dependenceC0001973
- Alcohol dependence (disorder)C0001973
- Alcohol dependence syndromeC0001973
- Alcohol problem drinkingC0001973
- Alcoholic Intoxication, ChronicC0001973
- AlcoholismC0001973
- Alcoholism (disorder)C0001973
- Chronic Alcoholic IntoxicationC0001973
- Chronic alcohol abuseC0001973
- Chronic alcoholismC0001973
- Dependence, AlcoholC0001973
- DipsomaniaC0001973
- Intoxication, Chronic AlcoholicC0001973
- Persistent alcohol abuseC0001973
- Persistent alcohol abuse (disorder)C0001973
- abuse alcohol alcoholismC0001973
- addiction alcoholC0001973
- alcohol abuse alcoholismC0001973
- alcohol addictionC0001973
- alcohol dependenceC0001973
- alcohol dependence syndromeC0001973
- alcohol dependencesC0001973
- alcohol dependencyC0001973
- alcoholismC0001973
- alcoholism chronicC0001973
- alcoholism chronic disordersC0001973
- alcoholism disordersC0001973
- alcoholism/alcohol abuseC0001973
- alcoholismsC0001973
- chronic alcohol abuseC0001973
- chronic alcoholismC0001973
- dependence alcoholism alcoholC0001973
- dipsomaniaC0001973
- disorder alcoholismC0001973
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code F10.2?
ICD-10-CM code F10.2 represents "Alcohol dependence". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is F10.2 a billable code?
No, F10.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under F10.2.
What chapter is F10.2 in?
F10.2 is in Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (codes F01-F99).
What codes cannot be used with F10.2?
F10.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: alcohol abuse (F10.1-); alcohol use, unspecified (F10.9-).
What are the subcategories under F10.2?
F10.2 has 10 child codes, including: F10.20 (Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated), F10.21 (Alcohol dependence, in remission), F10.22 (Alcohol dependence with intoxication), F10.23 (Alcohol dependence with withdrawal), and 6 more.
Are additional codes required with F10.2?
Yes, when using F10.2 you should also code: code for blood alcohol level, if applicable (Y90.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for F10.2?
F10.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0001973. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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