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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chewing Tobacco Dependence

ICD-10 Coding for Chewing Tobacco Dependence

F17.220
F17.223
F17.228

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for chewing tobacco dependence includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Smokeless Tobacco Dependence
Nicotine Dependence on Chewing Tobacco
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chewing Tobacco Dependence

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Chewing Tobacco Dependence

Use ICD-10 code F17.220 for nicotine dependence, chewing tobacco, uncomplicated, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Nicotine dependence, chewing tobacco, uncomplicated

Billable Code
F17.220
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • No withdrawal symptoms or related disorders present.

Applicable To

  • • Regular use without withdrawal or induced disorders

Important Notes

  • • Ensure dependence is documented without withdrawal or other disorders.

Nicotine dependence, chewing tobacco, with withdrawal

Billable Code
F17.223
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Withdrawal symptoms such as cravings, irritability, insomnia

Important Notes

  • • Withdrawal symptoms must be documented to use this code.

Nicotine dependence, chewing tobacco, with other nicotine-induced disorders

Billable Code
F17.228
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Conditions like oral leukoplakia or nicotine-induced gastritis

Important Notes

  • • Document the specific disorder linked to tobacco use.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chewing tobacco dependence?

The ICD-10 code for nicotine dependence on chewing tobacco is F17.220 for uncomplicated cases, F17.223 with withdrawal, and F17.228 with other disorders.

How do you document chewing tobacco dependence?

Document the type of tobacco, frequency, duration, withdrawal symptoms, and any related disorders to accurately code for chewing tobacco dependence.

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