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# F10.229 Alcohol dependence with intoxication, unspecified

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

F10.229 covers alcohol dependence with intoxication when the record doesn't say whether it was uncomplicated or involved delirium. Documented uncomplicated intoxication points to F10.220, and intoxication delirium to F10.221.

## Coding notes

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

### Excludes1

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

-   alcohol abuse (F10.1-)
-   alcohol use, unspecified (F10.9-)

### Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

-   alcohol dependence with withdrawal (F10.23-)
-   toxic effect of alcohol (T51.0-)

### Use additional code

Add a second code for the following, when documented.

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

## Related codes

-   [`F10.20` Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.20/)
-   [`F10.21` Alcohol dependence, in remission ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.21/)
-   [`F10.220` Alcohol dependence with intoxication, uncomplicated ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.220/)
-   [`F10.221` Alcohol dependence with intoxication delirium ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.221/)
-   [`F10.230` Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, uncomplicated ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.230/)
-   [`F10.231` Alcohol dependence with withdrawal delirium ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.231/)
-   [`F10.232` Alcohol dependence with withdrawal with perceptual disturbance ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.232/)
-   [`F10.239` Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.239/)

## Common questions

### Is F10.229 a billable code?

Yes. F10.229 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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