ICD Code F17.210

ICD code F17.210 is used to classify a diagnosis of nicotine dependence specifically related to cigarette use without any associated complications. This code is utilized by healthcare providers to document and track cases where a patient is dependent on cigarettes, but does not present with additional health issues directly linked to their smoking habit.

1. History of Cigarette Use: The patient has a documented history of cigarette smoking, indicating regular use over a period of time.

2. Current Cigarette Consumption: The patient is currently using cigarettes, with a frequency that suggests dependence rather than occasional use.

3. Withdrawal Symptoms: The patient experiences withdrawal symptoms when attempting to reduce or cease cigarette use, such as irritability, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, increased appetite, or restlessness.

4. Unsuccessful Quit Attempts: The patient has made multiple unsuccessful attempts to quit smoking, indicating a level of dependence that complicates cessation efforts.

5. Time Spent on Smoking-Related Activities: A significant amount of time is spent on activities related to smoking, such as purchasing cigarettes, smoking, or recovering from the effects of smoking.

6. Continued Use Despite Health Risks: The patient continues to smoke despite being aware of the health risks and experiencing negative health effects directly attributable to smoking.

7. Prioritization of Smoking Over Other Activities: Smoking takes precedence over other social, occupational, or recreational activities, indicating a level of dependence.

8. Tolerance Development: The patient requires an increased amount of cigarettes to achieve the desired effect, indicating the development of tolerance.

These criteria collectively help healthcare providers determine the presence of nicotine dependence related to cigarette use, guiding appropriate coding and treatment planning.

For the ICD code F17.210, which pertains to nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated, the relevant CPT codes that may be applicable for treatment and management include:

1. 99406 - Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit; intermediate, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes.

2. 99407 - Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit; intensive, greater than 10 minutes.

These CPT codes are typically used for billing purposes when healthcare providers offer counseling services aimed at helping patients quit smoking. It's important for healthcare providers to ensure that the documentation supports the use of these codes, reflecting the time spent and the nature of the counseling provided.

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