To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the four child codes of Z68.5 that describes the diagnosis 'body mass index (bmi) pediatric' in more detail. ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'Z68.5 - Body mass index (BMI) pediatric'. The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code Z68.5.
Body mass index (BMI) 25.0-25.9, adult. Z68.25 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM Z68.25 became effective on October 1, 2018. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z68.25 - other international versions of ICD-10 Z68.25 may differ.
Z68.54 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: BMI pediatric, greater than or equal to 95% for age. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM Z68.54 became effective on October 1, 2018.
If the child is under 2 years old, you cannot calculate BMI. Consult a healthcare provider for assessment. Based on the Birth Date and Date of Measurement, the calculated age is 20 years or older.
Z68.25Z68. 25 - Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult | ICD-10-CM.
Please report the pediatric BMI percentile as a non-primary diagnosis using ICD-10 codes Z68. 51 - Z68....Information.ICD-10-CM CodePediatric BMI Percentile RangeZ68.53BMI, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age3 more rows•Dec 29, 2020
Table 4Classification of Weight Status by Body Mass Index (BMI)ClassificationBMI ( kilogram/m 2 )Underweight<18.5Normal weight18.5-24.9Overweight25-29.9Obesity Class 130-34.92 more rows
Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, greater than or equal to 95th percentile for age. Z68. 54 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z68.
0 - 17 years inclusiveZ00. 121 is applicable to pediatric patients aged 0 - 17 years inclusive.
ICD-10 code E66. 9 for Obesity, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases .
Healthy weight: BMI is equal to or greater than the 5th percentile and less than the 85th percentile for age, gender, and height. Overweight: BMI is at or above the 85th percentile but less than the 95th percentile for age, gender, and height.
Data Table of BMI-for-age ChartsAge (in months)3rd Percentile BMI Value10th Percentile BMI Value2414.5209515.0903324.514.5034815.0711725.514.4688215.0333626.514.434614.996239 more rows
The formula is BMI = kg/m2 where kg is a person's weight in kilograms and m2 is their height in metres squared. A BMI of 25.0 or more is overweight, while the healthy range is 18.5 to 24.9.
Code E66* is the diagnosis code used for Overweight and Obesity. It is a disorder marked by an abnormally high, unhealthy amount of body fat. Excess body weight can come from fat, muscle, bone, and/or water retention.
Cutoff points on these growth charts, established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, help classify the severity of a child's weight problem: BMI between 85th and 94th percentiles — overweight. BMI 95th percentile or above — obesity. BMI 99th percentile or higher — severe obesity.
However, if a child or teen has a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or higher, the child almost certainly has obesity. A BMI of 30 kg/m2 is approximately the 95th percentile among 17-year-old girls and 18-year-old boys.