Nicotine dependence, other tobacco product, in remission

This code signifies a patient's past dependence on tobacco products other than cigarettes (e.g., cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) where the dependence is no longer active. The individual has successfully ceased use of these products and is currently abstinent.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states a history of nicotine dependence from non-cigarette tobacco products, and the patient is currently in a state of remission or sustained abstinence. This is often used for follow-up appointments or when a patient's past substance use history is relevant to their current care.

• Ensure documentation specifies "other tobacco product" and not just "nicotine dependence" or "cigarette dependence."
• Verify that the patient is explicitly stated to be "in remission" or "abstinent" from the tobacco product.
• Do not use if the patient is still actively using, even if attempting to quit; instead, use an active dependence code.