icd10free.comPowered by Curo

ICD-10 Coding for History of Alcohol Use(F10.11, F10.1, F10.21)

Save

Learn about ICD-10 coding for history of alcohol use, including codes for remission and documentation requirements.

Also known as:
Alcohol Use HistoryPast Alcohol Consumption
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to History of Alcohol Use

F01-F99Primary Range

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

→
Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
F10.11Alcohol abuse, in remission
Z86.59Personal history of other mental and behavioral disorders
Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Alcohol abuse, in remission
F10.11Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Alcohol dependence, in remissionF10.21
Alcohol abuse, in remissionF10.11

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting History of Alcohol Use.

Omitting remission status

Impact

Clinical: Misrepresentation of patient's current status, Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards, Financial: Potential denial of claims

Mitigation

Review clinical notes for remission documentation, Educate providers on documentation standards

Using Z86.59 for patients in remission

Impact

Reimbursement: Potential for incorrect reimbursement, Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines, Data Quality: Inaccurate patient records

Mitigation

Use F10.11 or F10.21 if the patient is in remission.

Remission Documentation

Impact

Lack of explicit remission documentation can lead to audit issues.

Mitigation

Ensure all clinical notes include remission status where applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related condition guides

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with F10.11.