ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for nicotine dependence
Confirmed by the official ICD-10-CM index entry “dependence (on) (syndrome) › drug nec › nicotine › cigarettes”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding nicotine dependence
The ICD-10-CM code for nicotine dependence is F17.210 (Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated). The official index lists 19 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on F17.210.
It is also searched as smoker, tobacco use.
Within F17.21 (nicotine dependence, cigarettes), F17.210 is specifically for nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated. Related codes cover in remission (F17.211), with withdrawal (F17.213), with other nicotine-induced disorders (F17.218) and with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders (F17.219).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 951 (Other Factors Influencing Health Status, relative weight 0.5577), in MDC 23 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Related Nicotine dependence codes
- F17.200 Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated
- F17.201 Nicotine dependence, unspecified, in remission
- F17.203 Nicotine dependence unspecified, with withdrawal
- F17.208 Nicotine dependence, unspecified, with other nicotine-induced disorders
- F17.209 Nicotine dependence, unspecified, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders
- F17.211 Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, in remission
- F17.213 Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with withdrawal
- F17.218 Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with other nicotine-induced disorders
- F17.219 Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders
- F17.220 Nicotine dependence, chewing tobacco, uncomplicated
- F17.221 Nicotine dependence, chewing tobacco, in remission
- F17.223 Nicotine dependence, chewing tobacco, with withdrawal
- F17.228 Nicotine dependence, chewing tobacco, with other nicotine-induced disorders
- F17.229 Nicotine dependence, chewing tobacco, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders
- F17.290 Nicotine dependence, other tobacco product, uncomplicated
- F17.291 Nicotine dependence, other tobacco product, in remission
- F17.293 Nicotine dependence, other tobacco product, with withdrawal
- F17.298 Nicotine dependence, other tobacco product, with other nicotine-induced disorders
- F17.299 Nicotine dependence, other tobacco product, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders
Common questions about nicotine dependence ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for nicotine dependence?
- F17.210 — Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: F17.200, F17.201, F17.203, F17.208 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated?
- F17.200 — Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated.
What is the ICD-10 code for nicotine dependence, unspecified, in remission?
- F17.201 — Nicotine dependence, unspecified, in remission.
What is the ICD-10 code for nicotine dependence unspecified, with withdrawal?
- F17.203 — Nicotine dependence unspecified, with withdrawal.
What is the ICD-10 code for nicotine dependence, unspecified, with other nicotine-induced disorders?
- F17.208 — Nicotine dependence, unspecified, with other nicotine-induced disorders.
What is the ICD-10 code for nicotine dependence, unspecified, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders?
- F17.209 — Nicotine dependence, unspecified, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders.
What is the ICD-10 code for nicotine dependence, cigarettes, in remission?
- F17.211 — Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, in remission.
Is F17.210 billable?
- Yes. F17.210 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can F17.210 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- No. It is not acceptable as the principal diagnosis for an inpatient stay; it may be reported as a secondary diagnosis.
Is F17.210 a CC or MCC?
- No. F17.210 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.