AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2017 Issue 2; Ask the Editor

Use of Electronic Cigarettes and Smoking Cessation

A patient, who is a heavy smoker, sought physician intervention in order to stop smoking and manage his nicotine cravings. The physician recommended a low nicotine concentration electronic cigarette (e-cigarette), along with nicotine patches and gum to help gradually wean the patient and help him deal with his nicotine dependence. What are the appropriate code assignments for this encounter? ...

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