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# F10.90 Alcohol use, unspecified, uncomplicated

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

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Alcohol use, unspecified, uncomplicated

## 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 dependence (F10.2-)

### Use additional code

Add a second code for the following, when documented.

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

## Related codes

-   [`F10.91` Alcohol use, unspecified, in remission ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.91/)
-   [`F10.920` Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication, uncomplicated ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.920/)
-   [`F10.921` Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication delirium ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.921/)
-   [`F10.929` Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication, unspecified ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.929/)
-   [`F10.930` Alcohol use, unspecified with withdrawal, uncomplicated ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.930/)
-   [`F10.931` Alcohol use, unspecified with withdrawal delirium ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.931/)
-   [`F10.932` Alcohol use, unspecified with withdrawal with perceptual disturbance ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.932/)
-   [`F10.939` Alcohol use, unspecified with withdrawal, unspecified ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f10.939/)

## Common questions

### Is F10.90 a billable code?

Yes. F10.90 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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