Find information on documenting a History of Alcohol Use for accurate clinical records and medical coding. Learn about screening tools, diagnostic criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD), including mild, moderate, and severe classifications, and appropriate ICD-10 codes (F10). This resource covers best practices for healthcare professionals regarding patient history, alcohol dependence, withdrawal symptoms, and remission status documentation in medical records. Explore relevant terminology like at-risk drinking, hazardous use, harmful use, alcohol abuse, and alcohol intoxication for comprehensive clinical documentation.
Also known as
Alcohol abuse
Harmful use of alcohol.
Alcohol dependence
Physical and/or psychological addiction to alcohol.
Personal history of alcohol abuse
Past problem with alcohol use, currently resolved.
Personal history of alcohol dependence
Past alcohol addiction, currently in remission or recovered.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is there current alcohol use?
Yes
Is there alcohol use disorder?
No
Was there past alcohol use disorder?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Alcohol Use Disorder |
Alcohol Intoxication |
Alcohol Withdrawal |
Patient presents with a history of alcohol use, characterized by [frequency and quantity of alcohol consumption, e.g., daily consumption of six beers]. The patient reports [onset of alcohol use, e.g., beginning at age 18] and describes [pattern of alcohol use, e.g., periods of heavy drinking followed by attempts at abstinence]. Symptoms related to alcohol use include [list specific symptoms, e.g., insomnia, anxiety, irritability, tremors]. The patient [denies/admits] experiencing alcohol withdrawal symptoms such as [list specific withdrawal symptoms, e.g., seizures, hallucinations, delirium tremens]. Family history is [positive/negative] for alcohol use disorder. Social history indicates [patient's social support system, living situation, and occupational status]. Mental status examination reveals [patient's mental state, e.g., alert and oriented, anxious, depressed]. Assessment suggests a diagnosis of [specify diagnosis, e.g., Alcohol Use Disorder, mild, moderate, or severe, or Alcohol Dependence] based on DSM-5 criteria. Differential diagnoses considered include [list relevant differential diagnoses, e.g., Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder]. The patient's current medication list includes [list medications]. The treatment plan includes [specific interventions, e.g., brief intervention, referral to substance abuse counseling, medication-assisted treatment, support groups]. Patient education provided regarding the risks of alcohol use and the benefits of treatment. Follow-up appointment scheduled for [date] to monitor progress and adjust treatment as needed. ICD-10 code [relevant ICD-10 code, e.g., F10.10 for Alcohol Dependence] is assigned.