F17.210 — Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

F17.210

ICD-10 Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral & Neurodevelopmental — illustrative image — Chapter 5: Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders (F01–F99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Nicotine dependence in a person who smokes cigarettes: craving, tolerance and difficulty quitting.

Also called: nicotine dependence, tobacco dependence, smoking addiction.

When this code is used

Used for nicotine dependence from cigarettes, uncomplicated.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code F17.210 belongs to Chapter 5: Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders, which covers codes F01–F99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Related symptoms

Cough

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code F17.210?

F17.210 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated”. Nicotine dependence in a person who smokes cigarettes: craving, tolerance and difficulty quitting.

When is code F17.210 used?

Used for nicotine dependence from cigarettes, uncomplicated. It belongs to Chapter 5 of ICD-10-CM (Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders).

This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.