Z87.891
Billable

Personal history of nicotine dependence

Billable / Specific Code

What is Personal history of nicotine dependence?

ICD-10-CM Z87.891 is the diagnosis code for Personal history of nicotine dependence. This code falls under the section "Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status" within Chapter 21 — Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for Z87.891

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as Z87.891. They are mutually exclusive:

  • current nicotine dependence (F17.2-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where Z87.891 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Z87.891 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, Z87.891 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does Z87.891 mean?

Z87.891 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Personal history of nicotine dependence". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of Z87.891?

The parent code of Z87.891 is Z87.89 ("Personal history of other specified conditions"). Z87.891 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is Z87.891 in?

Z87.891 is located in Section Z77-Z99 — "Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status" within Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use Z87.891?

Use Z87.891 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Personal history of nicotine dependence" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Personal history of nicotine dependence?

The ICD-10-CM code for Personal history of nicotine dependence is Z87.891.

Can Z87.891 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, Z87.891 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is Z87.891 in?

Z87.891 is in Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from Z87.891?

Type 1 Excludes for Z87.891 include: current nicotine dependence (F17.2-).

Is Z87.891 valid for 2026?

Yes, Z87.891 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

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Code Details
Z87.891
Personal history of nicotine dependence
Billable / Specific Code
21 — Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Z77-Z99 — Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
2026 ICD-10-CM