Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

ICD-10 Code: F10.10

Alcohol Abuse, Uncomplicated

Alcohol use disorder (mild) without physiologic dependence or complications.

Clinical Information

Alcohol abuse: problematic drinking not meeting dependence criteria. DSM-5 now uses 'alcohol use disorder' (2-3 criteria = mild). No withdrawal or tolerance required for F10.10.

Coding Guidelines

  • 1Use for alcohol abuse/mild AUD without dependence
  • 2For dependence/moderate-severe AUD, use F10.20
  • 3For withdrawal, use F10.23x

Common Uses

  • Primary care screening identifying risky drinking
  • Counseling visit for alcohol abuse

Related ICD-10 Codes

F10.20Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
Z71.41Alcohol abuse counseling

Documentation Requirements

  • Document 'alcohol abuse' or 'alcohol use disorder, mild'
  • Drinks per week, AUDIT-C score
  • No dependence features

Real-World Coding Examples

32-year-old drinking 15 beers/week, affecting work. No withdrawal. Diagnosis: Alcohol abuse (F10.10). Referred to counseling.

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Medical coding for Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders