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Smoking causes lung cancer by exposing the lung cells to carcinogens, which are substances that can damage the DNA and cause mutations that lead to uncontrolled cell growth and invasion

A large cigar contains significantly more total nicotinebut most cigar smokers dont inhale deeply into their lungs

Warning labels Warning labels are required for cigarettes in the U.S., but the rules are less strict than in most other countries

The take-home message for smokers: Any exposure to cigarettes is too much

It has been a valid, billable code since ICD-10-CM implementation in 2015 with no changes to its description or validity status through 2026