ICD-10 Code F10.980 – Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced anxiety disorder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F10.980 – Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced anxiety disorder
What it is
Use this code for anxiety disorder caused by alcohol use when the alcohol use is documented as unspecified. It identifies a substance-induced anxiety condition rather than a primary anxiety disorder.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings include anxiety, restlessness, panic-like symptoms, or excessive worry that appears in the setting of alcohol use or withdrawal.
When to use this code
Use it when the provider links the anxiety disorder to alcohol use and does not specify the pattern of alcohol use. Code the diagnosis from the clinical note, problem list, or discharge summary when the relationship is clearly stated.
Choose this code only when the anxiety is documented as alcohol-induced. If the record describes anxiety without a substance cause, check documentation before assigning this code.
Do not use for
Do not use for primary anxiety disorders, alcohol intoxication alone, or alcohol withdrawal without a documented anxiety disorder. Check documentation if the cause of anxiety is unclear.
Coding tip
Verify that both the alcohol use and the induced anxiety disorder are documented together before you assign F10.980.