BMI pediatric codes are for use for persons 2-19 years of age. These percentiles are based on the growth charts published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Codes. Z68 Body mass index [BMI] Z68.1 Body mass index [BMI] 19.9 or less, adult. Z68.2 Body mass index [BMI] 20-29, adult.
| ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016. ICD Code Z68 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the five child codes of Z68 that describes the diagnosis 'body mass index [bmi]' in more detail.
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.
Note BMI adult codes are for use for persons 21 years of age or older. BMI pediatric codes are for use for persons 2-20 years of age. These percentiles are based on the growth charts published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Body mass index [BMI]
Z68ICD-10 code Z68 for Body mass index [BMI] is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
The coding for weight diagnoses can be found in various chapters of ICD-10-CM. Being underweight is coded as R63. 6, which is in Chapter 18 (Signs, Symptoms, and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified).
18.5below 18.5 – you're in the underweight range. between 18.5 and 24.9 – you're in the healthy weight range. between 25 and 29.9 – you're in the overweight range. between 30 and 39.9 – you're in the obese range.
3008FReporting Body Mass Index on Claims For the additional reimbursement, CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) Category II procedure code 3008F (Body mass index, documented) is required on the claim in addition to an office visit procedure code.
R63. 5 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 R63.
Dietary counseling and surveillanceICD-10 code Z71. 3 for Dietary counseling and surveillance is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
If your BMI is below 18.5, this suggests that your weight may be too low. If you're underweight, or you're concerned that someone you know is, tell a GP or practice nurse.
In males, a BMI of around 13 appears to be fatal. The coefficient of variation (CV) of the BMI is 8.7%. In contrast, females survive to a lower BMI of around 11, although with greater index variability (CV 14%). Several females had BMI's as low as 9 and 10.
If you're underweight, you may be more likely to also be malnourished if your low BMI is caused by an unbalanced diet or an underlying disease that affects nutrient absorption. Malnutrition can also lead to anemia or a deficiency in essential vitamins. Anemia can also be caused by malabsorption of nutrients.
Can BMI codes be assigned without a corresponding documented diagnosis of overweight, obesity or morbid obesity from the provider? Answer: No, the provider must provide documentation of a clinical condition, such as overweight, obesity or morbid obesity, to justify reporting a code for the body mass index.
HCPCS Code G8417 G8417 is a valid 2022 HCPCS code for Bmi is documented above normal parameters and a follow-up plan is documented or just “Calc bmi abv up param f/u” for short, used in Medical care.
Publication DateCategory II codeDescription3072FLow risk for retinopathy (no evidence of retinopathy in the prior year)3074FMost recent systolic blood pressure < 130 mm Hg3075FMost recent systolic blood pressure 130 to 139 mm Hg3077FMost recent systolic blood pressure 140 mm Hg19 more rows•Apr 9, 2018