F17.298
BillableNicotine dependence, other tobacco product, with other 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 a tobacco product other than cigarettes or chewing tobacco and has nicotine-related health problems besides withdrawal.
Coding Tips
- •Identify and document the specific nicotine-induced disorder (anxiety, insomnia, etc.) to support medical necessity
- •Ensure the documented disorder is directly attributable to the tobacco product use
Code Hierarchy
└F17Nicotine dependence└F17.2Nicotine dependence└F17.29Nicotine dependence, other tobacco product└F17.298Nicotine dependence, other tobacco product, with other nicotine-induced disorders
└F17.298Nicotine dependence, other tobacco product, with other nicotine-induced disorders