Alcohol Withdrawal ICD-10-CM Codes
Read this short guide and learn about alcohol withdrawal ICD codes you can use. Learn clinical and billing information here.
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What alcohol withdrawal ICD codes can I use?
Here are several alcohol withdrawal ICD 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 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to be abusing alcohol and they’re going through withdrawal. They are also experiencing withdrawal delirium, considered the most severe complication of alcohol withdrawal. Withdrawal delirium is also called delirium tremens, and it is characterized by having hallucinations, being disoriented anxiety, and tremors.
- F10.132 - Alcohol abuse with withdrawal with perceptual disturbance
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to be abusing alcohol and they’re going through withdrawal. They are also experiencing perceptual disturbance, characterized by auditory and visual hallucinations and illusions. They also have tactile hallucinations/illusions, which means that the patient touches something but feels something different than what 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 is the same as Item 1, but this time, the patient isn’t abusing alcohol. Instead, the patient is dependent on it.
- F10.231 - Alcohol dependence with withdrawal delirium
This is the same as Item 2, but this time, the patient is just dependent on alcohol, not abusing it.
- F10.232 - Alcohol dependence with withdrawal with perceptual disturbance
This is the same as Item 3, but this time, the patient is just dependent on alcohol, not abusing it.
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.
- 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.
Synonyms include:
- Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
- Uncomplicated alcohol withdrawal
- Alcohol withdrawal delirium
- Alcohol withdrawal hallucinosis
- Perceptual disturbance due to alcohol withdrawal
- Perceptual disturbances and seizures co-occurrent and due to alcohol withdrawal
Commonly asked questions
Yes. But it’s best to leave those alone and not use them because they are invalid.
They will examine the patient for tremors, fever, dehydration, and heart rate, and check how much alcohol is in their body.
It depends on how severe it is. Healthcare professionals will administer and prescribe medication like lorazepam and alprazolam to sedate the patient. They will also recommend getting supplements that can help restore and provide vitamins that are lost due to alcohol consumption. If the patient’s withdrawals are mild, they don’t need to be hospitalized and they and their loved ones can manage it using medication, abstinence, and counseling. If it’s severe, they might need to be hospitalized.
