F10.90: Alcohol use, unspecified, uncomplicated

F10.90, alcohol use, unspecified, uncomplicated, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 3 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 10 HCPCS Level II codes, including G0152 (Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist…), G0155 (Services of clinical social worker in home health or…), G0156 (Services of home health/hospice aide in home health or…). The articles come from 3 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.

HCPCS Level II codes with F10.90 as a covered diagnosis

CodeDescriptionMedicare coverageDMEPOS fee 2026 (state range)Articles listing it
G0152Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0155Services of clinical social worker in home health or hospice settings, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0156Services of home health/hospice aide in home health or hospice settings, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0299Direct skilled nursing services of a registered nurse (rn) in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0300Direct skilled nursing services of a licensed practical nurse (lpn) in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0410Group psychotherapy other than of a multiple-family group, in a partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient setting, approximately 45 to 50 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0017Psychotherapy for crisis furnished in an applicable site of service (any place of service at which the non-facility rate for psychotherapy for crisis services applies, other than the office setting); first 60 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0018Psychotherapy for crisis furnished in an applicable site of service (any place of service at which the non-facility rate for psychotherapy for crisis services applies, other than the office setting); each additional 30 minutes (list separately in addition to code for primary service)Carrier judgment—1
G0411Interactive group psychotherapy, in a partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient setting, approximately 45 to 50 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0451Development testing, with interpretation and report, per standardized instrument formCarrier judgment—1

Medicare policy articles listing F10.90

A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.

Other F10 diagnoses (Alcohol related disorders)

Frequently asked questions

Does Medicare cover F10.90 (Alcohol use, unspecified, uncomplicated)?

Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 3 Medicare billing and coding articles list F10.90 as a covered diagnosis for 10 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.

Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 F10.90?

The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are G0152 (Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist…, 1 article); G0155 (Services of clinical social worker in home health or…, 1 article); G0156 (Services of home health/hospice aide in home health or…, 1 article); G0299 (Direct skilled nursing services of a registered nurse (rn)…, 1 article); G0300 (Direct skilled nursing services of a licensed practical…, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.

Which Medicare policy articles list F10.90?

A56756 (Billing and Coding: Home Health - Psychiatric Care); A57480 (Billing and Coding: Psychiatry and Psychology Services); A56937 (Billing and Coding: Psychiatry and Psychology Services).

What is ICD-10-CM code F10.90?

F10.90 is the ICD-10-CM code for alcohol use, unspecified, uncomplicated, in category F10 (Alcohol related disorders), chapter 5: Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Next steps

Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.

Chapter 5: Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders · All diagnoses · HCPCS lookup