Coding notes
From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.
Also covers
- Tobacco use NOS
Excludes1
Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.
- history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
- nicotine dependence (F17.2-)
- tobacco dependence (F17.2-)
- tobacco use during pregnancy (O99.33-)
Excludes2
Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.
- problems related to life-management difficulty (Z73.-)
- problems related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances (Z55-Z65)
Related codes
Z72.3Lack of physical exercise ICD-10-CMZ72.4Inappropriate diet and eating habits ICD-10-CMZ72.51High risk heterosexual behavior ICD-10-CMZ72.52High risk homosexual behavior ICD-10-CMZ72.53High risk bisexual behavior ICD-10-CMZ72.6Gambling and betting ICD-10-CMZ72.810Child and adolescent antisocial behavior ICD-10-CMZ72.811Adult antisocial behavior ICD-10-CM
Common questions
Is Z72.0 a billable code?
Yes. Z72.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.