ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
Z71.6 — Tobacco abuse counseling
Chapter Z00-Z99: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
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Z71.0Prsn encntr hlth serv to consult on behalf of another personZ71.1Person w feared hlth complaint in whom no diagnosis is madeZ71.2Person consulting for explanation of exam or test findingsZ71.3Dietary counseling and surveillanceZ71.4Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillanceZ71.5Drug abuse counseling and surveillanceZ71.7Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] counselingZ71.8Other specified counselingZ71.9Counseling, unspecified
Common questions about Z71.6 (Tobacco abuse counseling)
What does ICD-10 code Z71.6 mean?
Z71.6 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Tobacco abuse counseling. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is Z71.6 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, Z71.6 is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does Z71.6 belong to?
Z71.6 belongs to the chapter "Factors influencing health status and contact with health services" (codes Z00-Z99). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗