ICD-11 code : 6C4A.1;
Preferred Label : Harmful pattern of use of nicotine;
ICD-11 definition : A pattern of nicotine use that has caused damage to a person's physical or mental
health. The pattern of nicotine use is evident over a period of at least 12 months
if substance use is episodic or at least one month if use is continuous (i.e., daily
or almost daily). Harm to health of the individual occurs due to one or more of the
following: (1) direct or secondary toxic effects on body organs and systems; or (2)
a harmful route of administration.;
ICD-11 synonym : smoking abuse; cigarette abuse; tobacco use disorder; harmful use of tobacco; Tobacco abuse;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 6C4A.1Z;
Origin ID : 299901355;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- tobacco [COVID-19 Thesaurus concept]
- tobacco [Artificial nutrition thesaurus concept]
A pattern of nicotine use that has caused damage to a person's physical or mental
health. The pattern of nicotine use is evident over a period of at least 12 months
if substance use is episodic or at least one month if use is continuous (i.e., daily
or almost daily). Harm to health of the individual occurs due to one or more of the
following: (1) direct or secondary toxic effects on body organs and systems; or (2)
a harmful route of administration.