icd 9 code for tobacco cessation

by Lenore Ebert 5 min read

specifically, in ICD-9, providers commonly used diagnosis code 305.1 (tobacco use disorder
tobacco use disorder
Nicotine dependence is a state of dependence upon nicotine. Nicotine dependence is a chronic, relapsing disease defined as a compulsive craving to use the drug, despite social consequences, loss of control over drug intake, and emergence of withdrawal symptoms.
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) or V15.
82 (history of tobacco use) depending on the status of the patient as a current or former tobacco user.

What is the ICD code for smoking cessation?

Z71. 6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z71.

Is smoking cessation primary or secondary?

Smoking cessation falls under the category of primary prevention as does the prevention of smoking initiation. Smoking cessation meets the definition of primary prevention by reducing the risk of morbidity and premature mortality in asymptomatic people.

What is the CPT code for smoking cessation for Medicare?

99406
Smoking Cessation Counseling Codes 99406 and 99407

Medicare covers 2 cessation attempts per 12-month period. Each attempt includes a maximum of up to 4 intermediate (99406) or intensive (99407) counseling sessions, with a total Medicare benefit of 8 sessions per year.

What is diagnosis code F17 21?

Nicotine dependence, cigarettes
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F17. 21: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes.

What is tobacco use cessation?

To quit smoking. Smoking cessation lowers the risk of cancer and other serious health problems. Counseling, behavior therapy, medicines, and nicotine-containing products, such as nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, inhalers, and nasal sprays, may be used to help a person quit smoking.

What is the secondary prevention for tobacco use?

Secondary and tertiary prevention methods use medical and psychological support to the smoker (behavioural and aversion therapy) as well as medical advice in combination with drugs such as nicotine replacement or bupropion. Using a combination of these methods can increase effectiveness up to 45%.

How do you code tobacco?

  1. KMA Resource Guide.
  2. ICD-10 Coding for Tobacco Use/Abuse/Dependence.
  3. Category F17.21 is used to identify nicotine.
  4. dependence with cigarettes.
  5. Category F17.22 is used to identify nicotine.
  6. dependence with chewing tobacco.
  7. Category F17.29 is used to identify nicotine.
  8. dependence with other tobacco products.
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How do you document tobacco?

Be as specific as possible when documenting current and past history of nicotine use/dependence. for example, document “quit smoking cigarettes in 2014” or “quit cigars at age 42,” rather than just “quit smoking” or “does not currently use tobacco.”

Which code can be used for asymptomatic or physician's office for smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visits for more than 10 minutes?

99406
Note: G codes are for asymptomatic patient counseling in the physician office setting; C codes are for asymptomatic patient counseling in the hospital outpatient setting. ❖ 99406 – Smoking and tobacco-use cessation counseling visit; intermediate, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes.

What is the ICD-10 code for hyperlipidemia?

ICD-10 | Hyperlipidemia, unspecified (E78. 5)

What is the ICD-10 code for BPH?

1 – Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. ICD-Code N40. 1 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. Its corresponding ICD-9 code is 600.01.

What is the ICD-10 code for osteopenia?

9: Disorder of bone density and structure, unspecified.

How many cessation attempts does CMS cover?

CMS will cover two cessation attempts per year. An attempt may include up to four intermediate or intensive sessions, so up to eight sessions could be covered in a 12-month period. It must be noted that other payers may cover cessation attempts at different frequencies.

How long does a 99406 counseling visit take?

99406-Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit; intermediate, greater than 3 minutes and up to 10 minutes. 99407-Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit, intensive, greater than 10 minutes.

Is smoking cessation a requirement?

There are no required guidelines on what type of smoking cessation should be administered, but the service should be documented and reported.

Is smoking cessation billed or supported?

In other instances, it may be billed, but not fully supported in the documentation. While this is a medically necessary and payable service, there are some documentation requirements to support billing, which are more substantial than simply including the phrase “smoking cessation for 3 minutes.”.

Is smoking cessation counseling necessary?

While different payers may have different criteria, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) “has determined that the evidence is adequate to conclude that smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling, based on the current U.S. Public Health Service [ PHS] Guideline, is reasonable and necessary for a patient with a disease or an adverse health effect that has been found by the U.S. Surgeon General to be linked to tobacco use or who is taking a therapeutic agent whose metabolism or dosing is affected by tobacco use as based on FDA-approved information. Patients must be competent and alert at the time that services are provided” (“ Decision Memo for Smoking & Tobacco Use Cessation Counseling ,” CMS).

How long does it take to get tobacco cessation counseling?

Medicare Part B (provider component) covers two levels of tobacco cessation counseling for symptomatic and asymptomatic patients: intermediate (great than 3 minutes but no more than 10 minutes) and intensive (greater than 10 minutes).

What is HCPCS coding?

Similar to the CPT code set, HCPCS is a standardized coding set used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as well as other payers. Like CPT, it includes three levels or categories of codes:

What is the F17 code?

The F17 codes are used if the patient is dependent on tobacco. The Z codes are used if there is NOT dependence on tobacco. The Z codes cannot be combined with an F17 code.

What is CPT medical?

It provides a uniform mechanism for describing services and procedures among providers, payers, and patients, as well as coders and analytical entities. For this document, CPT establishes what services or procedures have been provided and the basis for payment by payers.

What is the ICD-10 code used for?

ICD-10 codes are used by physicians and other health care providers to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures in U.S. health care settings on claims for services provided. These codes are used by payers to determine coverage, not the amount that will be paid. Separately, payers have schedules which match the codes to the specific provider’s negotiated rate.

Is tobacco use covered by Medicare?

Tobacco use status is now embedded in most of the major electronic health records and evidence-based tobacco cessation counseling and pharmacotherapy covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private health plans. Despite improved documentation and coverage, few providers bill for cessation services.

Does the Affordable Care Act cover tobacco?

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) expanded tobacco cessation coverage for the Medicaid population, but gives states the ability to distinguish between the standard Medicaid and Medicaid expansion populations in terms of cessation coverage.

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