ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for delirium alcohol
Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication delirium
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Alcohol, alcoholic, alcohol-induced › delirium (acute) (tremens) (withdrawal)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding delirium alcohol
The ICD-10-CM code for delirium alcohol is F10.921 (Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication delirium). The official index lists 9 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on F10.921.
Within F10.92 (alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication), F10.921 is specifically for alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication delirium. Related codes cover uncomplicated (F10.920) and unspecified (F10.929).
Use an additional code for blood alcohol level, if applicable (Y90.-).
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
More specific delirium alcohol codes (official index)
- with intoxication F10.921 — Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication delirium
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- abuse F10.121 — Alcohol abuse with intoxication delirium
- dependence F10.221 — Alcohol dependence with intoxication delirium
- abuse F10.131 — Alcohol abuse with withdrawal delirium
- with intoxication F10.121 — Alcohol abuse with intoxication delirium
- dependence (acute) (tremens) (withdrawal) F10.231 — Alcohol dependence with withdrawal delirium
- with intoxication F10.221 — Alcohol dependence with intoxication delirium
- use, unspecified F10.931 — Alcohol use, unspecified with withdrawal delirium
- with intoxication F10.921 — Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication delirium
Common questions about delirium alcohol ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for delirium alcohol?
- F10.921 — Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication delirium. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: F10.921, F10.121, F10.221, F10.131 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for abuse delirium alcohol?
- F10.131 — Alcohol abuse with withdrawal delirium.
What is the ICD-10 code for dependence delirium alcohol?
- F10.231 — Alcohol dependence with withdrawal delirium.
Is F10.921 billable?
- Yes. F10.921 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can F10.921 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict F10.921 as a principal diagnosis.
Is F10.921 a CC or MCC?
- F10.921 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.