Category & Code Type ICD-10-CM Chapter Category Code Type Billable/Specific Code: Yes F10.11 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for reimbursement Includes / Excludes Notes Includes: History of alcohol abuse, currently resolved Alcohol abuse in sustained remission Excludes: Active alcohol abuse ( F10.10 ) Alcohol dependence in remission ( F10.21 ) Alcohol use without abuse ( Z72.89 or Z71.41 ) Alcohol-induced disorders (F10.12F10.19) Coding Guidelines When reporting F10.11 , follow these ICD-10-CM guidelines : In remission must be clearly stated in provider documentation Do not code F10.11 if alcohol abuse is currently active If alcohol dependence was previously diagnosed, use dependence codes, not abuse F10.11 may be reported alongside conditions requiring monitoring or counseling Do not use history-only Z codes in place of F10.11 when remission is clinically relevant Billing Considerations Reimbursement Impact F10.11 supports medical necessity for follow-up visits, counseling, behavioral health monitoring, and preventive care Often used in primary care, behavioral health, chronic disease management, and wellness visits Payer Considerations Some payers review behavioral health history for risk stratification or care coordination Clear documentation reduces the risk of downcoding or denial May impact quality reporting and population health analytics Documentation Tips To ensure accurate coding and clean claims, documentation should include: Explicit statement that alcohol abuse is in remission Timeframe or duration of remission, if known Absence of current abuse-related symptoms Ongoing care plan (monitoring, counseling, relapse prevention) Clinical relevance to the current encounter Avoid ambiguous terms like history of alcohol abuse without clarifying remission status
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