Z72.0

Billable

Tobacco use

Z72.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Tobacco use. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z72
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Many people who chew tobacco or dip snuff think it's safer than smoking . But you don't have to smoke tobacco for it to be dangerous. Chewing or dipping carries risks like: Cancer of the mouth Decay of exposed tooth roots Pulling away of the gums from the teeth White patches or red sores in the mouth that can turn to cancer Recent research shows the dangers of smokeless tobacco may go beyond the mouth. It might also…

Read more about Smokeless Tobacco at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Tobacco use NOS

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • nicotine dependence (F17.2-)
  • tobacco dependence (F17.2-)
  • tobacco use during pregnancy (O99.33-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z72.0?
Z72.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Tobacco use". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z72.0 a billable code?
Yes — Z72.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from Z72.0?
Excludes1 (not coded here): history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891); nicotine dependence (F17.2-); tobacco dependence (F17.2-); tobacco use during pregnancy (O99.33-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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