F17 Nicotine dependence

The ICD-10-CM code for Nicotine dependence is F17 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Chapter

5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)

Section

F10-F19: Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (F10-F19)

Category F17

26 codes (20 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

Official Coding Guidelines

Assign O99.33 + secondary F17 for tobacco use in pregnancy/postpartum

2) Tobacco use during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium Codes under subcategory O99.33, Smoking (tobacco) complicating pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium, should be assigned for any pregnancy case when a patient uses any type of tobacco product during the pregnancy or postpartum. A secondary code from category F17, Nicotine dependence, should also be assigned to identify the type of nicotine dependence.

Pain disorders related to psychological factors (TOC entry)

a. Pain disorders related to psychological factors ..................................................................... 43

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

• CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
• CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool