ICD-10 Code F17.219 – Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F17.219 – Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders
What it is
F17.219 identifies dependence on cigarettes when the patient also has a nicotine-induced disorder, but the exact disorder is not specified. Use it when the record clearly links cigarette dependence to a nicotine-related condition.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common documentation includes ongoing cigarette use, dependence, and a nicotine-related disorder such as symptoms attributed to nicotine exposure.
When to use this code
Use this code when the clinician documents cigarette dependence plus a nicotine-induced disorder, but does not name the disorder more specifically. It can support coding when the chart links the condition to nicotine and the source is cigarettes. Check documentation if the nicotine-induced disorder is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for cigarette dependence without any nicotine-induced disorder. Also avoid it when the record identifies a different tobacco product or a more specific nicotine-related diagnosis.
Coding tip
Verify both elements in the note: cigarette dependence and an unspecified nicotine-induced disorder.