ICD-10 Code F10.239 – Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F10.239 – Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified
What it is
F10.239 identifies alcohol dependence with withdrawal when the record does not specify the withdrawal type or severity. Use it when dependence and withdrawal are both documented, but details are limited.
Clinical signs
Withdrawal may include tremor, anxiety, sweating, agitation, nausea, insomnia, or autonomic hyperactivity. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents alcohol dependence and withdrawal, but does not name a specific withdrawal syndrome or complication. It also fits cases where the chart says “withdrawal” without further detail. Check documentation if delirium, hallucinations, or seizures are mentioned, because those may require a different code.
Do not use for
Do not use F10.239 for alcohol dependence without withdrawal, or for alcohol intoxication alone. Do not assign it when the record clearly identifies a more specific withdrawal diagnosis.
Coding tip
Code the most specific alcohol-related diagnosis documented, and query for clarification if withdrawal features are present but unspecified.