F17.229: Nicotine dependence, chewing tobacco, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders

F17.229, nicotine dependence, chewing tobacco, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 3 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 6 HCPCS Level II codes, including G0451 (Development testing, with interpretation and report, per…), G0152 (Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist…), G0155 (Services of clinical social worker in home health or…). The articles come from 3 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.

HCPCS Level II codes with F17.229 as a covered diagnosis

CodeDescriptionMedicare coverageDMEPOS fee 2026 (state range)Articles listing it
G0451Development testing, with interpretation and report, per standardized instrument formCarrier judgment—2
G0152Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0155Services of clinical social worker in home health or hospice settings, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0156Services of home health/hospice aide in home health or hospice settings, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0299Direct skilled nursing services of a registered nurse (rn) in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0300Direct skilled nursing services of a licensed practical nurse (lpn) in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1

Medicare policy articles listing F17.229

A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.

Other F17 diagnoses (Nicotine dependence)

Frequently asked questions

Does Medicare cover F17.229 (Nicotine dependence, chewing tobacco, with unspecified…)?

Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 3 Medicare billing and coding articles list F17.229 as a covered diagnosis for 6 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.

Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 F17.229?

The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are G0451 (Development testing, with interpretation and report, per…, 2 articles); G0152 (Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist…, 1 article); G0155 (Services of clinical social worker in home health or…, 1 article); G0156 (Services of home health/hospice aide in home health or…, 1 article); G0299 (Direct skilled nursing services of a registered nurse (rn)…, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.

Which Medicare policy articles list F17.229?

A56756 (Billing and Coding: Home Health - Psychiatric Care); A56937 (Billing and Coding: Psychiatry and Psychology Services); A57780 (Billing and Coding: Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests).

What is ICD-10-CM code F17.229?

F17.229 is the ICD-10-CM code for nicotine dependence, chewing tobacco, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders, in category F17 (Nicotine dependence), chapter 5: Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.

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