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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Nicotine Dependence

ICD-10 Coding for Nicotine Dependence

F17.210
F17.220

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

Also Known as:
Tobacco Use Disorder
Smoking Addiction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Nicotine Dependence

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Nicotine Dependence

Use ICD-10 code F17.210 for nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

Billable Code
F17.210
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • FTND score ≥4
  • • ≥100 cigarettes lifetime
  • • Withdrawal symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Cigarette smoking

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the diagnosis with specific criteria such as FTND scores.

Nicotine dependence, chewing tobacco, uncomplicated

Billable Code
F17.220
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Behavioral criteria for dependence
  • • Withdrawal symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Chewing tobacco use

Important Notes

  • • Document specific form of tobacco and dependence criteria.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z71.6

Tobacco use counseling

Use when counseling is provided to the patient.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for nicotine dependence?

The ICD-10 code for nicotine dependence is F17.210 for cigarettes and F17.220 for chewing tobacco.

How do you document nicotine dependence?

Document nicotine dependence by including FTND scores, withdrawal symptoms, and specific tobacco use details.

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