Alcohol Abuse ICD-10-CM Codes

Yes, but we don’t recommend using those because they are invalid and lack the specificity that several alcohol abuse-related ICD-10 codes have.

Healthcare professionals can determine if a patient is abusing alcohol if their alcohol consumption has been affecting their personal and professional lives, it has caused them legal problems, and/or has endangered themselves and others.

It depends on the patient and the severity of their alcohol abuse. Some treatments will work for others, while some won’t, but treatments can be any of the following: medication (like topiramate and gabapentin), behavioral therapies/counseling, and being involved with support groups.