ICD-10 code F10. 11 for Alcohol abuse, in remission is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders .
F10. 21 - Alcohol dependence, in remission. ICD-10-CM.
Remission was defined as having no symptom of alcohol dependence for six months or longer at the time of the interview (6-month full remission).
In early remission - The individual who had once met criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder has not met criteria for more than 3 months and less than 12 months (does not count the presence of cravings)
Sustained remission means suppressed disease activity in the patients who may flare during follow up. Disease activity should be monitored and therapy should be adjusted during the whole disease course. In a proportion of patients, sustained remission means re-establishment of immune tolerance.
This specifier is used if, for at least 1 month, but less than 12 months, one or more criteria for Dependence or Abuse have been met (but the full criteria for Dependence have not been met).
Early Remission = 3 months to 1 year with no presence of DSM-5 criteria symptoms. o. Sustained Remission = 1 year or more with no presence of DSM-5 criteria symptoms. o. In Controlled Environment = If individual is in an environment where access to substances are.
(reh-MIH-shun) A decrease in or disappearance of signs and symptoms of cancer. In partial remission, some, but not all, signs and symptoms of cancer have disappeared. In complete remission, all signs and symptoms of cancer have disappeared, although cancer still may be in the body.
Remission was defined as no longer meeting DSM-IV criteria for an alcohol or drug dependence disorder (past 12 months) at the Wave 2 assessment.
In a complete remission, all signs and symptoms of cancer have disappeared. If you remain in complete remission for 5 years or more, some doctors may say that you are cured. Still, some cancer cells can remain in your body for many years after treatment.
Alcohol use disorder: Criteria, symptoms, treatment DSM-5 303.90 (F10. 20) Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is when people who have consistent issues with alcohol continue to drink to excess.
DSM-5 criteria are as follows: A maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by 2 or more of the following, occurring at any time in the same 12-month period: Alcohol is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended.
I would refer you to the Chapter 5 guidelines in the ICD-10 book, it states "requires a provider's clinical judgment." and "assigned only on the basis of provider documentation". The length of time this code can be used is not spelled out.
It does stipulate that criterion A4 (Craving or strong desire or urge to use alcohol) can still be met while in remission, and even if after 30 years, if that criterion is there, and is documented, I would code it. E.