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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Smoking

ICD-10 Coding for History of Smoking

Z87.891
Z72.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for history of smoking includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Former Smoker
Past Smoking History
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Smoking

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for History of Smoking

Use ICD-10 code Z87.891 for personal history of nicotine dependence, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Personal history of nicotine dependence

Billable Code
Z87.891
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient has quit smoking and has a history of nicotine dependence.

Applicable To

  • • History of nicotine dependence

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'history of nicotine dependence' rather than just 'former smoker'.

Tobacco use, current

Billable Code
Z72.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Current tobacco use without dependence

Important Notes

  • • Ensure current use is documented without signs of dependence.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.899

Other long term (current) drug therapy

Use for patients using nicotine replacement therapy long-term.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for history of smoking?

The ICD-10 code for a history of smoking is Z87.891, used for patients who have quit smoking and had nicotine dependence.

How do you code a current smoker in ICD-10?

For current smokers without dependence, use Z72.0. If there is nicotine dependence, use F17.2- codes.

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