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# Z71.6 Tobacco abuse counseling

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Tobacco abuse counseling

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

-   contraceptive or procreation counseling (Z30-Z31)
-   sex counseling (Z70.-)

### Use additional code

Add a second code for the following, when documented.

-   code for nicotine dependence (F17.-)

## Related codes

-   [`Z71.41` Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance of alcoholic ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z71.41/)
-   [`Z71.42` Counseling for family member of alcoholic ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z71.42/)
-   [`Z71.51` Drug abuse counseling and surveillance of drug abuser ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z71.51/)
-   [`Z71.52` Counseling for family member of drug abuser ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z71.52/)
-   [`Z71.7` Human immunodeficiency virus \[HIV\] counseling ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z71.7/)
-   [`Z71.81` Spiritual or religious counseling ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z71.81/)
-   [`Z71.82` Exercise counseling ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z71.82/)
-   [`Z71.83` Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z71.83/)

## Common questions

### Is Z71.6 a billable code?

Yes. Z71.6 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

Z71 Persons encountering health services for other counseling and medical advice, not elsewhere classified

Chapter

Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Billable

Yes

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