Z87.891
✓ BillablePersonal history of nicotine dependence
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
❌ Excludes1
directThese codes are mutually exclusive. Never code them together.
- • current nicotine dependence (F17.2-)
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • personal history of self harm (Z91.5-)
📋 Code Instructions
inherited- • Code first: any follow-up examination after treatment (Z09)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code Z87.891 represents personal history of nicotine dependence. This code falls under the Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that Z87.891 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Z87.891?
ICD-10-CM code Z87.891 is "Personal history of nicotine dependence". It belongs to the category: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99).
Is Z87.891 a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, Z87.891 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What codes are excluded with Z87.891?
Z87.891 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Can Z87.891 be coded with other codes?
Z87.891 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in Z87.89
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)