What is the ICD-10 code for alcoholic intoxication without complication?

The ICD-10 code for alcoholic intoxication without complication is F10.120 for alcohol abuse and F10.220 for alcohol dependence.

How do you document uncomplicated alcohol intoxication?

Document clinical signs of intoxication, absence of complications, and DSM-5 criteria for abuse or dependence.

ICD-10 Coding for Alcoholic Intoxication Without Complication(F10.120, F10.1, F10.121)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for alcoholic intoxication without complication, including documentation requirements and coding guidelines.

Also known as:

Uncomplicated Alcohol IntoxicationSimple Alcohol Intoxication

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Alcoholic Intoxication Without Complication

F01-F99Primary Range

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

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Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
F10.120	Alcohol abuse with intoxication, uncomplicated	Use when a patient exhibits signs of intoxication due to alcohol abuse without complications.	Documented AUDIT score indicating abuse Presence of clinical signs such as slurred speech or unsteady gait Absence of withdrawal symptoms
F10.220	Alcohol dependence with intoxication, uncomplicated	Use when a patient with alcohol dependence shows signs of intoxication without complications.	Documented DSM-5 criteria for dependence Clinical signs of intoxication Absence of withdrawal symptoms

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Alcohol abuse with intoxication, uncomplicated

F10.120Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Alcohol dependence with intoxication, uncomplicatedF10.220

Alcohol abuse with intoxication, uncomplicatedF10.120

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Alcoholic Intoxication Without Complication.

Failure to document DSM-5 criteria

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate clinical assessment and treatment planning., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential loss of reimbursement.

Mitigation

Use templates that include DSM-5 criteria., Educate providers on documentation requirements.

Using F10.929 for cases of abuse or dependence

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to improper reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with ICD-10 coding guidelines., Data Quality: Compromised data quality and inaccurate patient records.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies abuse or dependence and use F10.120 or F10.220 accordingly.

Documentation of DSM-5 criteria

Impact

Failure to document DSM-5 criteria can lead to audit findings.

Mitigation

Implement documentation templates and provider education.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with F10.120.

Primary Code

F10.120

Alcohol abuse with intoxication, uncomplicated

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ICD-10 Coding for Alcoholic Intoxication Without Complication(F10.120, F10.1, F10.121)

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