ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for addiction alcohol
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Alcohol, alcoholic, alcohol-induced › addiction (without remission)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding addiction alcohol
The ICD-10-CM code for addiction alcohol is F10.20 (Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on F10.20.
Within F10.2 (alcohol dependence), F10.20 is specifically for alcohol dependence, uncomplicated. Related codes cover in remission (F10.21), with intoxication (F10.22), with withdrawal (F10.23), with alcohol-induced mood disorder (F10.24), with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder (F10.25), with alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder (F10.26), with alcohol-induced persisting dementia (F10.27), with other alcohol-induced disorders (F10.28) and 1 more.
Use an additional code for blood alcohol level, if applicable (Y90.-).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific addiction alcohol codes (official index)
- with remission F10.21 — Alcohol dependence, in remission
Common questions about addiction alcohol ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for addiction alcohol?
- F10.20 — Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: F10.21.
Is F10.20 billable?
- Yes. F10.20 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can F10.20 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict F10.20 as a principal diagnosis.
Is F10.20 a CC or MCC?
- No. F10.20 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.