F17.221 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Nicotine dependence, chewing tobacco, in remission for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to F17.221 ICD10 Code:
- F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
- F10-F19 Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use
- F17 Nicotine dependence
- F17.2 Nicotine dependence
- F17.20 Nicotine dependence, unspecified
- F17.21 Nicotine dependence, cigarettes
- F17.22 Nicotine dependence, chewing tobacco
- F17.29 Nicotine dependence, other tobacco product
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
F17.221 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about F17.221 ICD 10 code
Many people who chew tobacco or dip snuff think it's safer than smoking. But you don't have to smoke tobacco for it to be dangerous. Chewing or dipping carries risks like:
- Cancer of the mouth
- Decay of exposed tooth roots
- Pulling away of the gums from the teeth
- White patches or red sores in the mouth that can turn to cancer
Recent research shows the dangers of smokeless tobacco may go beyond the mouth. It might also play a role in other cancers, heart disease and stroke.
Smokeless tobacco contains more nicotine than cigarettes. Nicotine is a highly addictive drug that makes it hard to stop using tobacco once you start. Having a quit date and a quitting plan can help you stop successfully.
NIH: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
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