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F17.209

Billable

Nicotine dependence, unspecified, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders

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 with unspecified health problems related to the nicotine use.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a non-specific code; attempt to identify the tobacco type and specific induced disorder for more accurate coding
  • •Query the provider for clarification on the type of nicotine-induced disorder present

Code Hierarchy

└F17Nicotine dependence└F17.2Nicotine dependence└F17.20Nicotine dependence, unspecified└F17.209Nicotine dependence, unspecified, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders
└F17.209Nicotine dependence, unspecified, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders

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