ICD-10 Code F10.139 – Alcohol abuse with withdrawal, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F10.139 – Alcohol abuse with withdrawal, unspecified
What it is
This code identifies alcohol abuse with signs of withdrawal, but the record does not specify the exact withdrawal features. Use it when the clinician documents alcohol abuse and withdrawal together without further detail.
Clinical signs
Withdrawal may include tremor, anxiety, insomnia, nausea, sweating, or agitation. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use F10.139 when the provider documents alcohol abuse with withdrawal and does not identify a more specific withdrawal type. It fits encounters where the note supports both alcohol misuse and active withdrawal, but the chart lacks detail for a more precise code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code if the record only shows alcohol abuse without withdrawal, or if a different alcohol-related disorder is documented. Check documentation when dependence, intoxication, or another specified withdrawal syndrome is recorded.
Coding tip
Code only what is clearly documented, and query the provider if the chart says withdrawal but does not link it to alcohol abuse.