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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
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
Related Codes(2)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(17)
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 the ICD-10 code for alcohol abuse?
The ICD-10-CM code for alcohol abuse is F10.1. The full clinical description is "Alcohol abuse". F10.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code F10.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code F10.1 represents “Alcohol abuse”. It is classified under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders and 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, also report: 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.
How does F10.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like alcohol abuse affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of F10.1?
F10.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: 6C40.1Z (Harmful pattern of use of alcohol, unspecified).
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