ICD-10 Code F10.259 – Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F10.259 – Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder, unspecified
What it is
Use this code for alcohol dependence when the patient also has an alcohol-induced psychotic disorder, but the type is not further specified. It indicates a psychosis caused by alcohol use, not a primary psychotic disorder.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include hallucinations, delusions, or other psychotic symptoms occurring in the setting of heavy alcohol use or withdrawal.
When to use this code
Use F10.259 when the record documents alcohol dependence plus alcohol-related psychosis and does not identify the psychotic subtype. You should code it when the provider links the psychosis to alcohol use and no more specific alcohol-induced psychotic disorder is stated.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for psychosis unrelated to alcohol, or when the documentation names a more specific alcohol-induced psychotic disorder. Check documentation if the record only notes alcohol intoxication, withdrawal, or dependence without psychosis.
Coding tip
Verify that both alcohol dependence and the alcohol-induced psychotic disorder are documented before assigning F10.259.