Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
ICD-10 Code: F17.210
Nicotine Dependence, Cigarettes, Uncomplicated
Tobacco use disorder via cigarettes without current withdrawal or complications.
Clinical Information
Nicotine dependence affects 14% of US adults. Cigarettes are most common form. 'Uncomplicated' means no current withdrawal. Important to document for surgical risk, medication interactions, smoking cessation interventions.
Coding Guidelines
- 1Use for active cigarette smokers with dependence
- 2For former smokers, use Z87.891
- 3For withdrawal/quit attempt, use F17.213
Common Uses
- Documentation of current smoking status
- Pre-operative assessment
- Smoking cessation counseling visit
Related ICD-10 Codes
Z87.891Personal history of nicotine dependence
F17.213Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with withdrawal
Documentation Requirements
- Document 'cigarette smoker' or 'tobacco dependence'
- Pack-year history (packs per day × years)
- Readiness to quit, prior quit attempts
Real-World Coding Examples
48-year-old active smoker, 30 pack-year history. Smokes 1 PPD. Diagnosis: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes (F17.210). Offered smoking cessation resources.
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