It has encouraged gangs to target not only stores but also delivery vans, adding to the wave of crime hitting the retail sector
Required Documentation Elements To support Z87.891 on a claim, the encounter note should include: Explicit provider statement that the patient is a former tobacco user or has a personal history of nicotine dependence Confirmation of current non-use patient no longer smokes or tobacco-free for X years is sufficient Prior dependence context documentation that the patient previously met dependence criteria (e.g., pack-year history, prior cessation treatment, prior F17.x diagnosis) No active treatment goal counseling or cessation medications should not be documented as current clinical goals when using Z87.891 The AHIMA Coding Clinic and AAPC both emphasize that Z codes in Chapter 21 require provider attestation, not coder inference
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New legislation also requires cigarette packages to carry the following health warnings: Smoking reduces life expectancy Smoking is the major cause of lung cancer Smoking is a major cause of heart disease Smoking during pregnancy can harm the baby 1908 The Tobacco Restraint Act is passed, making it illegal to sell cigarettes to those under 16 years of age.