ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for alcohol harmful use
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Harmful use (of) › alcohol”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding alcohol harmful use
The ICD-10-CM code for alcohol harmful use is F10.10 (Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated).
Within F10.1 (alcohol abuse), F10.10 is specifically for alcohol abuse, uncomplicated. Related codes cover in remission (F10.11), with intoxication (F10.12), with withdrawal (F10.13), with alcohol-induced mood disorder (F10.14), with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder (F10.15), with other alcohol-induced disorders (F10.18) and with unspecified alcohol-induced disorder (F10.19).
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.
Common questions about alcohol harmful use ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for alcohol harmful use?
- F10.10 — Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated.
Is F10.10 billable?
- Yes. F10.10 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can F10.10 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict F10.10 as a principal diagnosis.
Is F10.10 a CC or MCC?
- No. F10.10 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.