F17.21 – Nicotine dependence, cigarettes
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use
- Code
F17.21(claims format:F1721)- Description
- Nicotine dependence, cigarettes
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
- Block
- F10-F19 Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use
- Parent codes
- F17 › F17.2
Billable codes under F17.21
F17.21 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- F17.210 – Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicatedBillable
- F17.211 – Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, in remissionBillable
- F17.213 – Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with withdrawalBillable
- F17.218 – Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with other nicotine-induced disordersBillable
- F17.219 – Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with unspecified nicotine-induced disordersBillable
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
F17 – Nicotine dependence
Related codes in F17.2
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code F17.21?
F17.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for nicotine dependence, cigarettes, in the block F10-F19 (Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use).
Is F17.21 a billable code?
No. F17.21 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does F17.21 belong to?
It belongs to category F17 – Nicotine dependence.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.