F17 – Nicotine dependence

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code F17
Code
F17 (claims format: F17)
Description
Nicotine dependence
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

Billable codes under F17

F17 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for F17

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • tobacco use NOS (Z72.0)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • tobacco use (smoking) during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O99.33-)
  • toxic effect of nicotine (T65.2-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F17?

F17 is the ICD-10-CM code for nicotine dependence, in the block F10-F19 (Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use).

Is F17 a billable code?

No. F17 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.