Seizure due to alcohol withdrawal. Patient is dependent on alcohol and usually drinks every day.
A)R56.9, F10.230
B)F10.230, R56.9
C)F10.221, R56.9
D)F10.239, R56.1

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Code F10.230 represents alcohol withdrawal with withdrawal seizures, which is the most accurate code for the given scenario. Code R56.9 represents unspecified convulsions, which is also applicable in this case. However, the primary reason for the seizure is alcohol withdrawal, which is represented by the code F10.230. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Seizure Due to Alcohol Withdrawal