In simple words: This code describes a situation where someone has consumed too much alcohol and is experiencing negative physical and mental effects due to being drunk.The doctor hasn't determined if this is a pattern of alcohol abuse or dependence.

Unspecified alcohol use with unspecified intoxication refers to excessive alcohol consumption that leads to various physical and mental abnormalities due to being drunk (intoxicated). The provider does not document abuse or dependence but does document alcohol use with an unspecified level of intoxication.

Example 1: A 30-year-old male presents to the emergency department with slurred speech, poor coordination, and euphoria after consuming a large amount of alcohol. He exhibits signs of intoxication, but there is no documentation of alcohol abuse or dependence., A 25-year-old female is brought to the hospital by friends after experiencing memory loss and exhibiting erratic behavior following a night of heavy drinking. She appears intoxicated, but no prior history of alcohol abuse or dependence is noted., A 45-year-old male is evaluated by a physician for anxiety, depression, and difficulty maintaining personal relationships. The patient admits to frequent alcohol consumption, and the physician determines that the patient's symptoms are related to alcohol use with intoxication, though no abuse or dependence is documented.

Documentation should include the patient's history of alcohol consumption, signs and symptoms of intoxication, details of personal and social behavior, findings from the physical examination, and results of laboratory studies such as blood alcohol level and thiamine levels.