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F10.15 vs F20

F10.15 (Alcohol abuse with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder) compared with F20 (Schizophrenia), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. F20 carries an Excludes2 note covering F10.15: “alcoholism (F10.15-, F10.25-, F10.95-)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

F10.15Alcohol abuse with alcohol-induced psychotic disorderF20Schizophrenia
Billing statusNon-billable header

Report instead: F10.150, F10.151, F10.159

Non-billable header

Report instead: F20.0, F20.1, F20.2, F20.3, F20.5

ClassificationF01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99)F01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99)
DefinitionAlcohol abuse with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (F10.15).Schizophrenia is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (F20).
Use additional code
code for blood alcohol level, if applicable (Y90.-)
code, if applicable, to identify:
other specified cognitive deficit (R41.84-)
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Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources