ICD-10 Code F10.97 – Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced persisting dementia (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F10.97 – Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced persisting dementia
What it is
F10.97 identifies alcohol use, unspecified with a persistent dementia caused by alcohol. Use it when the record links ongoing cognitive decline to alcohol-related brain injury, and the provider does not specify a more detailed alcohol use disorder.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings include lasting memory loss, impaired judgment, and other dementia symptoms that remain after acute intoxication or withdrawal has resolved.
When to use this code
Use this code when the clinician documents alcohol-related persisting dementia and does not name a specific alcohol use category. The note should support an ongoing cognitive disorder attributed to alcohol use, not a temporary mental status change. Check documentation if the relationship is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use it for acute alcohol intoxication, withdrawal, or delirium without persisting dementia. Also avoid it when the chart documents a different alcohol-induced disorder or a nonalcoholic dementia.
Coding tip
Confirm that the provider explicitly connects the dementia to alcohol use before assigning F10.97.