ICD-10 Code F17.209 – Nicotine dependence, unspecified, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F17.209 – Nicotine dependence, unspecified, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders
What it is
F17.209 identifies nicotine dependence when the tobacco product is not specified and the related nicotine-induced disorder is also not specified. Use it when the record confirms dependence but does not name a more precise nicotine-related condition.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly documented findings include craving, difficulty cutting down, withdrawal symptoms, or continued use despite harm, along with an unspecified nicotine-related disorder.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents nicotine dependence and an associated nicotine-induced disorder, but neither is described in more detail. It fits records that mention tobacco or nicotine dependence without specifying the product or the exact disorder. Check documentation if another nicotine-related code is supported.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for uncomplicated tobacco use without dependence, or when a more specific nicotine dependence code is documented. Also avoid it if the record does not clearly support a nicotine-induced disorder.
Coding tip
Code the most specific nicotine-related diagnosis available, and query the provider when dependence or the associated disorder is unclear.