Counseling for family member of alcoholic

This code identifies encounters where a healthcare provider offers guidance and support to a family member who is impacted by another individual's alcohol dependence. The focus is on addressing the family member's emotional, psychological, or practical needs arising from the alcoholic's condition, rather than the alcoholic's treatment itself.

Use this code when a family member (e.g., spouse, parent, child, sibling) of an individual with alcohol use disorder receives counseling services. This includes sessions focused on coping strategies, understanding addiction, setting boundaries, or navigating family dynamics affected by alcoholism.

• This code is for the family member receiving counseling, not the individual with the alcohol use disorder.
• Do not use this code if the family member is also being treated for their own alcohol use disorder; in that case, use the appropriate F10.- code.
• Consider sequencing this code as a secondary diagnosis if the family member is also being treated for a related mental health condition (e.g., anxiety, depression) stemming from the situation.