F17.299
BillableNicotine dependence, other tobacco product, 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 a tobacco product other than cigarettes or chewing tobacco and has unspecified nicotine-related health problems.
Coding Tips
- •This is a less specific code; attempt to clarify the exact nicotine-induced disorder with the provider for more precise coding
- •Query the medical record to determine if withdrawal or other specific complications can be documented
Code Hierarchy
└F17Nicotine dependence└F17.2Nicotine dependence└F17.29Nicotine dependence, other tobacco product└F17.299Nicotine dependence, other tobacco product, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders
└F17.299Nicotine dependence, other tobacco product, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders