ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for dementia alcohol
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Alcohol, alcoholic, alcohol-induced › dementia”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding dementia alcohol
The ICD-10-CM code for dementia alcohol is F10.97 (Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced persisting dementia). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on F10.97.
Within F10.9 (alcohol use, unspecified), F10.97 is specifically for alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced persisting dementia. Related codes cover uncomplicated (F10.90), in remission (F10.91), with intoxication (F10.92), with withdrawal (F10.93), with alcohol-induced mood disorder (F10.94), with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder (F10.95), with alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder (F10.96), with other alcohol-induced disorders (F10.98) 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 dementia alcohol codes (official index)
- with dependence F10.27 — Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced persisting dementia
Common questions about dementia alcohol ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for dementia alcohol?
- F10.97 — Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced persisting dementia. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: F10.27.
Is F10.97 billable?
- Yes. F10.97 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can F10.97 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict F10.97 as a principal diagnosis.
Is F10.97 a CC or MCC?
- No. F10.97 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.