Z71.6

Z71.6

Billable

Tobacco abuse counseling

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

What This Code Means

A person receives counseling and support to help them quit smoking or reduce tobacco use.

Coding Tips

•This code covers all forms of tobacco counseling including smoking cessation programs
•Document the patient's current tobacco use status and the counseling interventions provided

Use Additional Code

code for nicotine dependence (F17.-)

Code Hierarchy

└Z71Persons encountering health services for other counseling and medical advice, not elsewhere classified └Z71.6Tobacco abuse counseling