ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Korsakov's alcoholism
Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Alcoholism (chronic) (without remission) › Korsakov's”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Korsakov's alcoholism
The ICD-10-CM code for Korsakov's alcoholism is F10.96 (Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on F10.96.
Within F10.9 (alcohol use, unspecified), F10.96 is specifically for alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder. 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 dementia (F10.97), 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 Korsakov's alcoholism codes (official index)
- with dependence F10.26 — Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder
Common questions about Korsakov's alcoholism ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Korsakov's alcoholism?
- F10.96 — Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: F10.26.
Is F10.96 billable?
- Yes. F10.96 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can F10.96 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict F10.96 as a principal diagnosis.
Is F10.96 a CC or MCC?
- No. F10.96 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.