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# F10.11 Alcohol abuse, in remission

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

F10.11 covers alcohol abuse documented as in remission, listed as mild alcohol use disorder in early or sustained remission. If the remission is of moderate or severe alcohol use disorder (dependence), use F10.21 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, in early remission
-   Alcohol use disorder, mild, in sustained remission

### 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

-   [`F10.10` Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.10/)
-   [`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 F10.11 and F10.21?

Both are remission codes. F10.11 is for mild alcohol use disorder (abuse) in early or sustained remission. F10.21 is for moderate or severe alcohol use disorder (dependence) in early or sustained remission. Pick the one that matches the severity the provider documents.

### Is F10.11 a billable code?

Yes. F10.11 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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