F17 ICD-10-CM Code: Nicotine dependence
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
F17Nicotine dependence
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where F17 sits
- 1
Chapter 5
Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
- 2
Section
Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (F10-F19)
- 3
Category F17
Nicotine dependence
- 4
Code F17
Nicotine dependence
Codes under F17
F17 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for F17.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for F17.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for F17.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
- tobacco use NOS (Z72.0)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- tobacco use (smoking) during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O99.33-)
- toxic effect of nicotine (T65.2-)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code F17 mean?
F17 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Nicotine dependence.”
Is F17 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. F17 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is F17 located in ICD-10-CM?
F17 is listed in Chapter 5, Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99), within Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (F10-F19) (F10–F19), under category F17, Nicotine dependence.
What coding notes are listed for F17?
No inclusion terms are listed for F17 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891); tobacco use NOS (Z72.0). Excludes2 notes: tobacco use (smoking) during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O99.33-); toxic effect of nicotine (T65.2-).