ICD-10 Code F10.929 – Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F10.929 – Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication, unspecified
What it is
This code identifies alcohol use with intoxication when the record does not specify the type of intoxication or a more detailed alcohol-related diagnosis. Use it when the provider documents alcohol use and intoxication, but details are limited.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Intoxication is commonly described by impaired judgment, slurred speech, unsteady gait, or altered behavior, but you should code only what is documented.
When to use this code
Use this code when the chart states alcohol use with intoxication and does not identify a more specific alcohol-related disorder. It also fits when the documentation supports intoxication but leaves the severity or pattern unspecified. Check documentation if the note suggests dependence, abuse, or withdrawal instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for alcohol withdrawal, alcohol dependence, or alcohol-induced conditions that are specifically documented. If the provider names a more specific alcohol diagnosis, choose that code instead.
Coding tip
Code the documented alcohol condition exactly as written, and query for specificity when intoxication is mentioned without a clear alcohol-use diagnosis.