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Provider Bulletin 03-21-2025 Smoking and Vaping Cessation Services IM IE LA OC SAC SD
Molina Healthcare·CA·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Mar 21, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Molina Healthcare of California is encouraging providers to actively screen and code for smoking and vaping to help identify members for cessation services. Providers should use ICD-10 codes Z72.0 for smoking and U07.0 for vaping-related disorders and can refer members to Kick It California cessation programs.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers should begin screening patients for smoking and vaping habits during routine visits. Document smoking status using ICD-10 code Z72.0 and vaping-related disorders using U07.0. Update encounter forms and EMR templates to include smoking/vaping screening prompts. Refer qualifying members to Kick It California using provided phone numbers or web portal at kickitca.org/patient-referral.