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# F10.10 Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

F10.10 covers alcohol abuse that the record describes as uncomplicated. Its listed term is alcohol use disorder, mild; if dependence (moderate or severe alcohol use disorder) is documented, use F10.20 instead.

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Also covers

-   Alcohol use disorder, mild

### Excludes1

Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.

-   alcohol dependence (F10.2-)
-   alcohol use, unspecified (F10.9-)

### Use additional code

Add a second code for the following, when documented.

-   code for blood alcohol level, if applicable (Y90.-)

## Related codes

-   [`F10.11` Alcohol abuse, in remission ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.11/)
-   [`F10.120` Alcohol abuse with intoxication, uncomplicated ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.120/)
-   [`F10.121` Alcohol abuse with intoxication delirium ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.121/)
-   [`F10.129` Alcohol abuse with intoxication, unspecified ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.129/)
-   [`F10.130` Alcohol abuse with withdrawal, uncomplicated ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.130/)
-   [`F10.131` Alcohol abuse with withdrawal delirium ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.131/)
-   [`F10.132` Alcohol abuse with withdrawal with perceptual disturbance ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.132/)
-   [`F10.139` Alcohol abuse with withdrawal, unspecified ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.139/)

## Common questions

### What's the difference between F10.10 and F10.20?

F10.10 is alcohol abuse, listed as alcohol use disorder, mild. F10.20 is alcohol dependence, listed as alcohol use disorder, moderate or severe. The Excludes1 note on F10.10 lists the F10.2- codes, so the two are not reported together. Choose the one that matches the documented severity.

### What's the difference between F10.10 and F10.90?

F10.90 is for alcohol use that the record doesn't call abuse or dependence. Use F10.10 when the provider documents alcohol abuse or mild alcohol use disorder. The Excludes1 note on F10.10 lists the F10.9- codes, so the two are not reported together.

### Is F10.10 a billable code?

Yes. F10.10 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

F10 Alcohol related disorders

Chapter

Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders

Billable

Yes

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