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Provider Bulletin 10-10-2025 Smoking and Vaping Cessation Services IM IE LA OC SAC SD
Molina Healthcare·CA·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Oct 10, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Molina Healthcare of California is encouraging providers to screen and code for smoking and vaping cessation services. Providers should use specific ICD-10 codes (F17.21 for smoking, U07.0 for vaping) and refer members to Kick It California counseling services.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers must screen all Molina members for smoking and vaping and code appropriately using ICD-10 F17.21 for smoking and U07.0 for vaping-related disorders. Use the 5 A's and 5 R's behavior change models for counseling. Refer members to Kick It California services via phone ((800) 300-8086 English, (800) 600-8191 Spanish) or web referral at kickitca.org/patient-referral. Update encounter forms and EMR templates to include smoking/vaping screening prompts.