ICD-10-CM code · FY2027
F10.21 Alcohol dependence, in remission
BillableValid for claims as a specific diagnosis code
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Coding notes for F10.21
Applicable to Other names for conditions reported with this code.
- Alcohol use disorder, moderate, in early remission
- Alcohol use disorder, moderate, in sustained remission
- Alcohol use disorder, severe, in early remission
- Alcohol use disorder, severe, in sustained remission
Also applies, from F10.2 Alcohol dependence
Excludes1 Not coded here: never report these together with this code (use the code given instead).
Excludes2 Not part of this condition, but a patient can have both: report both codes when both apply.
- toxic effect of alcohol (T51.0-)
Also applies, from F10 Alcohol related disorders
Use additional code Add a second code for the detail named here.
- code for blood alcohol level, if applicable (Y90.-)
Chapter 5 notes (apply to every code in it)
Includes Conditions this code covers.
- disorders of psychological development
Related codes in F10.2
- F10.20 Alcohol dependence, uncomplicatedBillable
- F10.22 Alcohol dependence with intoxicationHeader
- F10.23 Alcohol dependence with withdrawalHeader
- F10.24 Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced mood disorderBillable
- F10.25 Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced psychotic disorderHeader
- F10.26 Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorderBillable
- F10.27 Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced persisting dementiaBillable
- F10.28 Alcohol dependence with other alcohol-induced disordersHeader
- F10.29 Alcohol dependence with unspecified alcohol-induced disorderBillable
Latest research on alcohol use disorder
- Increased alcohol consumption among post-menopausal women is associated with higher mortality
- Alcohol use declines but remains above pre-pandemic levels
- Deficits in executive function are not universal among patients with alcohol use disorder
- Few interventions improve posthospitalization follow-up for alcohol use disorder
- Limited pharmacotherapy initiation during veteran hospitalizations for alcohol use disorder
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See 2MM+ plansICD-10-CM FY2027 code set, as published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and CMS, effective October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. Codes, titles and notes are shown as published. Check payer rules and the official guidelines before billing. This page is not medical advice.
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