F17.219
BillableNicotine dependence, cigarettes, 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 is dependent on cigarettes and has nicotine-related health problems, but the specific problems are not detailed in the medical record.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when nicotine-induced disorders are present but not specified; query the provider if specific disorders (like anxiety or sleep issues) can be documented
- •This is a less specific code; try to obtain clarification on the type of nicotine-induced disorder for more accurate coding
Code Hierarchy
└F17Nicotine dependence└F17.2Nicotine dependence└F17.21Nicotine dependence, cigarettes└F17.219Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders
└F17.219Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders