ICD-10 Code F10.29 – Alcohol dependence with unspecified alcohol-induced disorder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F10.29 – Alcohol dependence with unspecified alcohol-induced disorder
What it is
This code identifies alcohol dependence accompanied by an alcohol-induced disorder, but the specific induced condition is not documented. Use it when the record confirms dependence and an alcohol-related mental or physical disorder, yet details are incomplete.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Standard references describe alcohol dependence as compulsive use, impaired control, tolerance, withdrawal, or continued use despite harm, with an unspecified alcohol-induced disorder noted in the chart.
When to use this code
Use F10.29 when the clinician documents alcohol dependence plus an alcohol-induced disorder, but does not name the disorder type. It may apply when notes mention intoxication-related, mood-related, or other alcohol-induced effects without enough specificity for a more exact code.
If the record only states alcohol dependence, or if the induced disorder is clearly identified elsewhere, choose the more specific documented code. Check documentation when the relationship between alcohol use and the disorder is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for alcohol dependence without an alcohol-induced disorder, or for a fully specified alcohol-induced condition that has its own more precise code. Do not assign it when documentation is vague or non-specific.
Coding tip
Query for the exact alcohol-induced disorder when the note says “alcohol-related” but does not identify the condition.