ICD-10 Code F10.92 – Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide

The ICD-10 code for Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication is F10.92.
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F10.92 – Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication

What it is

F10.92 identifies alcohol use, unspecified, with intoxication. Use it when the record documents alcohol intoxication but does not specify a more detailed alcohol-related disorder or complication.

Clinical signs

Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Intoxication may be supported by impaired judgment, slurred speech, unsteady gait, or altered behavior consistent with recent alcohol use.

When to use this code

Use this code when the provider documents alcohol intoxication without naming dependence, abuse, or another specific alcohol-related condition. It also fits when the chart notes intoxication and the type of alcohol-related diagnosis remains unspecified.

Choose the code only if the documentation supports an active intoxicated state, not just a history of drinking. Check documentation when the encounter includes mixed substance use or another clearer diagnosis.

Do not use for

Do not use it for alcohol dependence, abuse, or withdrawal. Do not assign it when the record only shows alcohol use history or a different substance-related disorder.

Coding tip

Confirm that intoxication is explicitly documented and that no more specific alcohol diagnosis is available before assigning F10.92.

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