ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z71.6
Tobacco abuse counseling
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z71.6
Use Additional Code
code for nicotine dependence (F17.-)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z71.6 (Tobacco abuse counseling)
ICD-10-CM code Z71.6 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Z71.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z71.6 - Tobacco abuse counseling. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Tobacco abuse counseling.