ICD-10 Code F10.930 – Alcohol use, unspecified with withdrawal, uncomplicated (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide

The ICD-10 code for Alcohol use, unspecified with withdrawal, uncomplicated is F10.930.
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F10.930 – Alcohol use, unspecified with withdrawal, uncomplicated

What it is

F10.930 identifies alcohol use disorder, unspecified, with withdrawal symptoms that are not complicated by delirium, seizures, or other severe features. Use it when the record clearly documents alcohol withdrawal without a specified complication.

Clinical signs

Typical withdrawal findings include tremor, anxiety, sweating, nausea, insomnia, and agitation after reduced alcohol intake. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for severity and any excluded complications.

When to use this code

Use this code when the provider documents alcohol use, unspecified, and states the patient is in withdrawal. It fits encounters for assessment, monitoring, or management of uncomplicated withdrawal. If the note mentions delirium, seizures, or another complication, check documentation and code accordingly.

Do not use for

Do not use it for alcohol intoxication, dependence without withdrawal, or withdrawal with delirium or seizures. If the chart does not clearly support uncomplicated withdrawal, check documentation.

Coding tip

Confirm both the unspecified alcohol use diagnosis and the presence of withdrawal before assigning F10.930.

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