2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F17.203Nicotine dependence unspecified, with withdrawal

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F10-F19›F17

ICD-10-CM F17.203
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

F17.203 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for nicotine dependence unspecified, with withdrawal. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 894 through 897. Coders also document this condition as nicotine withdrawal. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Tobacco-related disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F17.203
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Nicotine dependence unspecified, with withdrawal
Short Description
Nicotine dependence unspecified, with withdrawal
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
F17.20
Nicotine dependence, unspecified

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF10-F19Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use
CategoryF17Nicotine dependence
This CodeF17.203Nicotine dependence unspecified, with withdrawal

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Nicotine withdrawal
  • Nicotine-induced organic mental disorder

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Tobacco withdrawal

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Dependence(on) (syndrome)
      • drug NEC
        • nicotine
          • with disorder
            • withdrawal
    • Tobacco(nicotine)
      • withdrawal state

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MBD024
Tobacco-related disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Nicotine Withdrawal

    a condition which occurs following suspension of nicotine use. clinical features may include nicotine craving, irritability, anxiety, depression and increased appetite. the onset of symptoms may be rapid with severity proportional to length and amount of nicotine use. unsuccessful management of symptoms may prompt a return to nicotine use.

  • Cigarette Nicotine Withdrawal

    physical and psychological symptoms experienced by an individual with cigarette nicotine dependence when there is a significant reduction of nicotine intake from cigarette smoking.

Patient EducationClinical

E-Cigarettes

E-cigarettes, or electronic cigarettes, are battery-operated smoking devices. They often look like cigarettes, but work differently. Using an e-cigarette is called vaping. The user puffs on the mouthpiece of a cartridge. This causes a vaporizer to heat the liquid inside the cartridge.

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Convert F17.203 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
292.0 Drug withdrawal
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About F17.203Overview

Is F17.203 (Nicotine dependence, unspecified) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report nicotine dependence unspecified, with withdrawal on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does F17.203 group to?

When nicotine dependence unspecified, with withdrawal is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 894, 895, 896, 897, with relative weights from 0.6169 to 1.7451 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of F17.203?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, nicotine dependence unspecified, with withdrawal converts to ICD-9-CM 292.0 (drug withdrawal). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.