ICD-10 Code F17.210 – Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F17.210 – Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
What it is
This code identifies nicotine dependence related to cigarette use without documented complications. Use it when the record shows dependence on cigarettes but does not describe withdrawal, remission, or another specified complication.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, records note ongoing cigarette use, difficulty cutting down, cravings, or continued use despite harm, but the diagnosis must be stated or clearly supported.
When to use this code
Use F17.210 when the clinician documents nicotine dependence on cigarettes and no further detail is given. It also fits when the note confirms dependence but does not mention uncomplicated versus other coded manifestations. If the chart specifies remission, withdrawal, or another tobacco-related disorder, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for tobacco use without dependence, or for dependence on other nicotine products. Do not assign it when the record documents a different tobacco-related condition or a more specific nicotine dependence code.
Coding tip
Code from the provider’s wording, and verify whether the chart documents cigarettes specifically and whether any complication changes the code selection.