The ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines provide guidance on the coding and reporting of healthcare diagnoses and procedures. Regarding E-cigarette or Vaping product use, there are specific guidelines that should be followed.
- Documentation should clearly specify the type of E-cigarette or Vaping product used, as well as any associated complications or manifestations.
- Codes for adverse effects, poisonings, or other manifestations of E-cigarette or Vaping product use should be assigned as appropriate.
- When a patient presents with a respiratory condition related to E-cigarette or Vaping product use, the underlying condition should also be coded.
- When the reason for the encounter is solely to address E-cigarette or Vaping product use or dependence, code F17.2, Nicotine dependence, should be assigned as the primary diagnosis.
- Additional codes should be assigned to describe any associated respiratory, cardiovascular, or other conditions related to E-cigarette or Vaping product use.
- If the patient is undergoing treatment for E-cigarette or Vaping product dependence or addiction, additional codes for treatment modalities may be assigned.
It is important to note that the ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines are updated annually, so healthcare providers and coders should stay up-to-date on any changes or revisions related to E-cigarette or Vaping product use.