ICD-10 Code for Korsakoff's
The default ICD-10-CM 2027 code for korsakoff's (Wernicke) disease, psychosis or syndrome (alcoholic) is F10.96 – Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder. More specific codes depend on the details documented, as listed in the official index (3 codes, 3 billable).
- Main code
F10.96– Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder- Billable
- Yes
Index entries for Korsakoff's
- with dependence –
F10.26 - drug-induced
- due to drug abuse – see Abuse, drug, by type, with amnestic disorder
- due to drug dependence – see Dependence, drug, by type, with amnestic disorder
- nonalcoholic –
F04
How to choose the right code
Start with the main term, then pick the indented subterm that matches the documentation (type, cause, site, laterality, episode of care). Always confirm the code in the tabular list: follow its Excludes1/Excludes2, “code first” and “use additional code” notes, and add a 7th character where required.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 alphabetic index.