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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Smoking Cessation

ICD-10 Coding for Smoking Cessation

F17.210
Z87.891
Z71.6

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

Also Known as:
Tobacco Cessation
Quitting Smoking
stop smoking
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Smoking Cessation

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Smoking Cessation

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

clinical:
  • • Patient currently smokes cigarettes daily.
documentation:
  • • Documented withdrawal symptoms and failed quit attempts.

Applicable To

  • • Current cigarette smoker with dependence

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports current dependence status.

Personal history of nicotine dependence

Billable Code
Z87.891
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Former smoker with no current dependence

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the patient is a former smoker.

Tobacco use counseling

Billable Code
Z71.6
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Counseling for tobacco use

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes details of the counseling session.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z71.6

Tobacco use counseling

Use for counseling sessions when the patient is not ready to quit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for smoking cessation counseling?

The ICD-10 code for smoking cessation counseling is Z71.6, used when providing counseling for tobacco use.

How do you code for a former smoker?

Use ICD-10 code Z87.891 for a patient with a history of smoking but no current dependence.

Can you bill for vaping cessation counseling?

Yes, vaping cessation counseling can be billed using codes 99406 or 99407, similar to smoking cessation.

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