F10.20 — Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated

F10.20

ICD-10 Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral & Neurodevelopmental — illustrative image — Chapter 5: Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders (F01–F99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Alcohol dependence is a strong craving and loss of control over drinking, with tolerance and withdrawal features.

Also called: alcohol dependence, alcoholism.

When this code is used

Used for alcohol dependence, uncomplicated.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code F10.20 belongs to Chapter 5: Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders, which covers codes F01–F99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Related symptoms

Tremor

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code F10.20?

F10.20 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated”. Alcohol dependence is a strong craving and loss of control over drinking, with tolerance and withdrawal features.

When is code F10.20 used?

Used for alcohol dependence, uncomplicated. It belongs to Chapter 5 of ICD-10-CM (Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders).

This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.