F17.20Header code — not billable
Nicotine dependence, unspecified
- Chapter
- 5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Category
- F17
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category F17
F17Nicotine dependenceF17.2Nicotine dependenceF17.200Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicatedYesF17.201Nicotine dependence, unspecified, in remissionYesF17.203Nicotine dependence unspecified, with withdrawalYesF17.208Nicotine dependence, unsp, w oth nicotine-induced disordersYesF17.209Nicotine dependence, unsp, w unsp nicotine-induced disordersYesF17.21Nicotine dependence, cigarettesF17.210Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicatedYesF17.211Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, in remissionYesF17.213Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with withdrawalYesF17.218Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, w oth disordersYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code F17.20?
F17.20 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Nicotine dependence, unspecified.
Is F17.20 a billable code?
No. F17.20 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 F17.20 in?
F17.20 falls under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
When did F17.20 become effective?
F17.20 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to F17.20?
F17.20 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.