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# F10.29 Alcohol dependence with unspecified alcohol-induced disorder

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

F10.29 covers alcohol dependence with an alcohol-induced disorder that the record doesn't name. If it is named, use the matching code, such as F10.24 (mood), F10.259 (psychotic), F10.26 or F10.27 (neurocognitive), F10.280 (anxiety) or F10.288 (other).

## 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.

-   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

-   [`F10.251` Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder with hallucinations ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.251/)
-   [`F10.259` Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder, unspecified ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.259/)
-   [`F10.26` Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.26/)
-   [`F10.27` Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced persisting dementia ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.27/)
-   [`F10.280` Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced anxiety disorder ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.280/)
-   [`F10.281` Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced sexual dysfunction ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.281/)
-   [`F10.282` Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced sleep disorder ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.282/)
-   [`F10.288` Alcohol dependence with other alcohol-induced disorder ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.288/)

## Common questions

### Is F10.29 a billable code?

Yes. F10.29 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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