Alcohol Withdrawal ICD-10-CM Codes

Read this short guide and learn about the alcohol withdrawal ICD codes you can use. Learn essential clinical and billing information.

By Gale Alagos on Aug 8, 2025.

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What alcohol withdrawal ICD codes can I use?

Here are several alcohol withdrawal ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes you can use:

F10.130 - Alcohol abuse with withdrawal, uncomplicated

This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to be abusing alcohol, and they're going through withdrawal, and their withdrawal doesn't have any complications.

F10.131 - Alcohol abuse with withdrawal delirium

This ICD-10-CM code is used for a patient confirmed to have alcohol abuse who is experiencing withdrawal with delirium. Withdrawal delirium, also called delirium tremens, is considered the most severe complication of alcohol withdrawal and is characterized by hallucinations, disorientation, anxiety, and tremors.

F10.132 - Alcohol abuse with withdrawal with perceptual disturbance

This ICD-10-CM code is used for a patient confirmed to have alcohol abuse who is experiencing withdrawal with perceptual disturbance, characterized by auditory and visual hallucinations or illusions. They also have tactile hallucinations/illusions, which means that the patient touches something but feels something different than they're supposed to based on the object's physical qualities (e.g., a pillow being hard even if it's supposed to be soft).

F10.230 - Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, uncomplicated

This code applies when the patient has alcohol dependence rather than abuse and is experiencing uncomplicated alcohol withdrawal.

F10.231 - Alcohol dependence with withdrawal delirium

Similar to F10.131, but applied when the patient has alcohol dependence rather than alcohol abuse.

F10.232 - Alcohol dependence with withdrawal with perceptual disturbance

This is the same as F10.132, but this time, the patient is just dependent on alcohol, not abusing it.

Additional coding guidance includes the following:

When appropriate, use additional codes to identify blood alcohol level (alcohol level if applicable).
For alcohol use disorder, moderate or alcohol use disorder severe, select appropriate codes.
Differentiate between dependence without rehabilitation therapy and dependence with rehabilitation therapy.
Note that some patients may be dependent and leave AMA (against medical advice).

Are these alcohol withdrawal ICD codes billable?

Yes. All the aforementioned alcohol withdrawal-related ICD-10 codes are valid and billable.

Clinical information about alcohol withdrawal

Alcohol withdrawal is a symptom that may occur when a person consuming alcohol heavily regularly stops drinking abruptly.
Symptoms can range from mild anxiety and fatigue to severe complications, such as seizures and delirium tremens (also known as DTs). Symptoms typically appear within 8 hours after the last drink, but can occur days later.
Common symptoms include trouble sleeping, shaky hands, nervousness or anxiety, nausea or vomiting, and sweating.
More severe symptoms may include hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that aren't there), seizures, and fever.
Medical treatment is often necessary for severe cases of alcohol withdrawal, and hospitalization may be required. It is also important to evaluate possible major complications or comorbidities (MCC).
Medications may be used to treat symptoms and prevent further complications.
Psychotherapy and support groups can also assist with long-term management of alcohol dependence or alcohol use disorder.

Synonyms include

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
Alcohol dependence with withdrawal unspecified
Uncomplicated alcohol withdrawal
Alcohol withdrawal uncomplicated
Alcohol withdrawal delirium
Alcohol withdrawal hallucinosis
Perceptual disturbance due to alcohol withdrawal
Perceptual disturbances and seizures co-occurring and due to alcohol withdrawal

Popular search terms for this ICD cluster

Alcohol, drug abuse, or dependence
Alcohol dependence uncomplicated
Abuse or dependence without withdrawal
Abuse or dependence, left AMA
Alcohol related disorders
Alcohol, drug abuse, or dependence without rehabilitation therapy without MCC
Alcohol, drug abuse, or dependence without rehabilitation therapy with MCC
Mood disorder
Alcohol, alcoholic (ethyl) (methyl) (without remission)

Commonly asked questions

The ICD-10 code for alcohol use, unspecified, is F10.9. This code is used to classify cases where alcohol use is present but not further specified as abuse, dependence, or another specific alcohol-related disorder.

Alcohol withdrawal typically begins within 6 to 12 hours after the last drink, with symptoms peaking between 24 to 72 hours. Mild symptoms may start early, while more severe symptoms, such as delirium tremens or seizures, can occur within the first 48 to 72 hours. Most physical withdrawal symptoms resolve within 7 to 10 days, but psychological symptoms like anxiety or sleep disturbances may persist for weeks or even months.

Yes, alcohol withdrawal can cause permanent damage if not managed properly. Severe withdrawal, particularly if it leads to complications like seizures or delirium tremens, can result in lasting brain damage or even death. Chronic alcohol use and repeated withdrawal episodes are also associated with long-term cognitive deficits and alcohol-related brain damage, including conditions such as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome and alcohol-related dementia.

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