6D72.10
Amnestic disorder due to use of alcohol
Transtorno amnéstico devido ao uso de álcool
CategoryDefinition
All definitional requirements for amnestic disorder are met. The memory symptoms are judged to be the direct consequence of alcohol use. The intensity and duration of alcohol use must be known to be capable of producing memory impairment. The memory impairment may develop during or soon after alcohol intoxication or withdrawal, but its intensity and duration are substantially in excess of those normally associated with these conditions. The symptoms are not better accounted for by another disorder or medical condition, as might be the case if the amnestic symptoms preceded the onset of the alcohol use.
Coding Note
This category should not be used to describe cognitive changes due to thiamine deficiency associated with chronic alcohol use.
Diagnostic Criteria
- All diagnostic requirements for Amnestic Disorder are met.
- There is evidence from history, physical examination, or laboratory findings that the disturbance is caused by the direct physiological consequences of use of alcohol.
- This judgment depends on establishing that:
- The amount and duration of alcohol use is known to be capable of producing the memory disturbance; and
- The course of the memory disturbance (e.g., onset, trajectory of symptoms, response to treatment) is consistent with causation by alcohol.
- The disturbance persists beyond the usual duration of Alcohol Intoxication or Alcohol Withdrawal.
Exclusions
- Korsakoff syndrome
- Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Index Terms
Amnestic disorder due to use of alcohol