6C4A.21

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Nicotine dependence, early full remission

Description

After a diagnosis of nicotine dependence, and often following a treatment episode or other intervention (including self-help intervention), the individual has been abstinent from nicotine during a period lasting between 1 and 12 months.

Index terms

  • Nicotine dependence, early full remission

Excludes

  • 6C4A.0 – Episode of harmful use of nicotine
  • 6C4A.1 – Harmful pattern of use of nicotine

Exclusions from above levels

  • QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
  • QE84 – Acute stress reaction

Sibling codes

  • 6C4A.20 – Nicotine dependence, current use
  • 6C4A.22 – Nicotine dependence, sustained partial remission
  • 6C4A.23 – Nicotine dependence, sustained full remission
  • 6C4A.2Z – Nicotine dependence, unspecified

Foundation entity

Nicotine dependence, early full remission – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/88210793

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 6C4A.2: Nicotine dependence › 6C4A: Disorders due to use of nicotine › 06: Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders