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F17.203

Billable

Nicotine dependence unspecified, with withdrawal

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A person dependent on nicotine from an unspecified tobacco source who is experiencing withdrawal symptoms from stopping or reducing nicotine use.

Coding Tips

  • •Document specific withdrawal symptoms (irritability, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, increased appetite) to support the diagnosis
  • •This code indicates active nicotine dependence with withdrawal, not remission

Code Hierarchy

└F17Nicotine dependence└F17.2Nicotine dependence└F17.20Nicotine dependence, unspecified└F17.203Nicotine dependence unspecified, with withdrawal
└F17.203Nicotine dependence unspecified, with withdrawal

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