F10.929

HCC Category Mapping

What This Code Means

A person uses alcohol and is currently intoxicated, but the specific type or severity of intoxication is not clearly documented.

Coding Tips

• •Use this code only when intoxication is documented but cannot be classified as uncomplicated or with delirium
• •Request clarification from the provider if possible to assign a more specific code

Clinical Significance

This code captures alcohol unspecified use with unspecified intoxication, documenting an acute episode of alcohol intoxication in a patient with an established pattern of alcohol unspecified use. Accurate coding of the use level (unspecified use) and intoxication status is critical for tracking substance use severity and ensuring appropriate risk adjustment.

Documentation Requirements

• ✓Documentation of alcohol use — query the provider to specify abuse or dependence for more accurate coding when possible
• ✓Documentation of acute intoxication at the time of the encounter, with clinical findings (e.g., blood alcohol level, slurred speech, impaired coordination)
• ✓Assessment and plan addressing alcohol use disorder with treatment recommendations (counseling, medication-assisted treatment, referral, etc.)

Commonly Confused Codes