ICD Code F10.10

ICD code F10.10 is a medical classification used to indicate a diagnosis of alcohol abuse without any accompanying complications. This code is utilized by healthcare providers to document cases where an individual is experiencing issues related to alcohol consumption that do not involve additional medical or psychological conditions. It is part of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) system, which helps standardize diagnoses for billing and treatment purposes.

1. Recurrent Alcohol Use: The individual engages in repeated alcohol consumption that results in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home.

2. Alcohol Use in Hazardous Situations: The person uses alcohol in situations where it is physically hazardous, such as driving or operating machinery.

3. Legal Problems: The individual has recurrent alcohol-related legal issues, such as arrests for disorderly conduct or driving under the influence.

4. Social or Interpersonal Problems: Continued alcohol use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of alcohol.

5. Absence of Dependence Symptoms: The individual does not exhibit symptoms of alcohol dependence, such as tolerance, withdrawal, or a pattern of compulsive use.

6. No Significant Physical or Psychological Complications: The alcohol use does not result in significant physical or psychological complications that would require a more severe diagnosis.

For the ICD code F10.10 (Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated), the relevant CPT codes that may be applicable for treatment and management include:

1. 99201-99215 - Evaluation and Management (E/M) services for new or established patients, which may include office or other outpatient visits.

2. 99408 - Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) abuse structured screening and brief intervention services; 15 to 30 minutes.

3. 99409 - Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) abuse structured screening and brief intervention services; greater than 30 minutes.

4. H0001 - Alcohol and/or drug assessment.

5. H0004 - Behavioral health counseling and therapy, per 15 minutes.

6. H0005 - Alcohol and/or drug services; group counseling by a clinician.

7. H0015 - Alcohol and/or drug services; intensive outpatient treatment, including assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and activity therapies.

These CPT codes are often used in conjunction with ICD code F10.10 to document and bill for services related to the treatment of alcohol abuse in a healthcare setting. It's important for healthcare providers to select the appropriate CPT code based on the specific services rendered and the time spent with the patient.

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