ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for withdrawal alcohol
Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Alcohol, alcoholic, alcohol-induced › withdrawal (without convulsions)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding withdrawal alcohol
The ICD-10-CM code for withdrawal alcohol is F10.239 (Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on F10.239.
Within F10.23, choose F10.239 (unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: uncomplicated (F10.230), delirium (F10.231) and with perceptual disturbance (F10.232).
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 withdrawal alcohol codes (official index)
- with delirium F10.231 — Alcohol dependence with withdrawal delirium
Common questions about withdrawal alcohol ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for withdrawal alcohol?
- F10.239 — Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: F10.231.
Is F10.239 billable?
- Yes. F10.239 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can F10.239 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict F10.239 as a principal diagnosis.
Is F10.239 a CC or MCC?
- F10.239 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.