Is F17.21 a billable code?
No. F17.21 is a header code that groups 5 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
F17.21: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
F17.21 groups related diagnoses under nicotine dependence, cigarettes. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under F17.21
- F17.210Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
- F17.211Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, in remission
- F17.213Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with withdrawal
- F17.218Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with other nicotine-induced disorders
- F17.219Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders
Other codes in F17.2 Nicotine dependence
F17.21 questions
What does F17.21 mean?
F17.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for Nicotine dependence, cigarettes. It is in chapter 5, Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.