ICD-10 Code F10.90 – Alcohol use, unspecified, uncomplicated (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F10.90 – Alcohol use, unspecified, uncomplicated
What it is
F10.90 identifies alcohol use when the record does not specify a more detailed alcohol-related disorder and no complication is documented. Use it for uncomplicated alcohol use noted in the chart.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. The record may describe alcohol use without signs of withdrawal, intoxication, dependence, or alcohol-induced complications.
When to use this code
Use this code when the clinician documents alcohol use, but the note does not support a more specific alcohol-related diagnosis. It is appropriate when the chart is nonspecific and no complication, intoxication, or dependence is stated. Check documentation if the record suggests a different alcohol-related condition.
Do not use for
Do not use F10.90 when the documentation supports alcohol dependence, intoxication, withdrawal, or an alcohol-induced disorder. Also avoid it if the provider specifies a different alcohol-related diagnosis.
Coding tip
Code the most specific alcohol-related condition documented, and query if “use” is vague or may reflect a more detailed disorder.