F17Header code — not billable

Nicotine dependence

Chapter
5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
Category
F17
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category F17

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F17?

F17 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Nicotine dependence.

Is F17 a billable code?

No. F17 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is F17 in?

F17 falls under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.

When did F17 become effective?

F17 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to F17?

F17 belongs to category F17, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.