ICD-11 code : 6C40;
Preferred Label : Disorders due to use of alcohol;
ICD-11 definition : Disorders due to use of alcohol are characterised by the pattern and consequences
of alcohol use. In addition to Alcohol intoxication, alcohol has dependence-inducing
properties, resulting in Alcohol dependence in some people and Alcohol withdrawal
when use is reduced or discontinued. Alcohol is implicated in a wide range of harms
affecting most organs and systems of the body, which may be classified as Single episode
of harmful use of alcohol and Harmful pattern of use of alcohol. Harm to others resulting
from behaviour during Alcohol intoxication is included in the definitions of Harmful
use of alcohol. Several alcohol-induced mental disorders and alcohol-related forms
of neurocognitive impairment are recognised.;
ICD-11 synonym : Disorders due to abuse of alcohol;
ICD-11 "other" category code : 6C40.Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 6C40.Z;
Origin ID : 1676588433;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- ICD-10 Mapping
Disorders due to use of alcohol are characterised by the pattern and consequences
of alcohol use. In addition to Alcohol intoxication, alcohol has dependence-inducing
properties, resulting in Alcohol dependence in some people and Alcohol withdrawal
when use is reduced or discontinued. Alcohol is implicated in a wide range of harms
affecting most organs and systems of the body, which may be classified as Single episode
of harmful use of alcohol and Harmful pattern of use of alcohol. Harm to others resulting
from behaviour during Alcohol intoxication is included in the definitions of Harmful
use of alcohol. Several alcohol-induced mental disorders and alcohol-related forms
of neurocognitive impairment are recognised.
