Z71: Persons encountering health services for other counselling and medical advice, not elsewhere classified

Z71.6: Tobacco abuse counselling

Tobacco abuse counseling, denoted by the ICD-10 code Z71.6, involves a comprehensive set of services provided by healthcare professionals for individuals addicted to tobacco. It's not a physical medical condition, but rather, a preventive health service. This service is primarily aimed at individuals who are either currently using tobacco products or have recently quit, and it's designed to share knowledge, techniques, and tools to abstain from tobacco use. Symptoms that may indicate the need for such counseling include difficulty in quitting tobacco despite numerous attempts, showing physical or psychological withdrawal symptoms during periods of non-use, and developing health issues typically associated with prolonged tobacco usage, such as respiratory problems or cardiovascular diseases. The progression of this need may be determined by the degree of dependence on tobacco and the impact on a person's overall health and quality of life.