icd 10 code for bmi 45

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Z68.42

What is the ICD 10 code for body mass index 45?

Oct 01, 2021 · 2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z68.42 2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z68.42 Body mass index [BMI] 45.0-49.9, adult 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 - Revised Code 2022 Billable/Specific Code Adult Dx (15-124 years) POA Exempt Z68.42 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD 10 code for high BMI?

ICD-10-CM Code for Body mass index [BMI] 45.0-49.9, adult Z68.42 ICD-10 code Z68.42 for Body mass index [BMI] 45.0-49.9, adult is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services . Subscribe to Codify and get the code details in a flash.

What is the ICD 10 code for low body mass index?

Z68.44 Body mass index [BMI] 60.0-69.9, adult. Z68.45 Body mass index [BMI] 70 or greater, adult. Z68.5 Body mass index [BMI] pediatric. Z68.51 …… less than 5th percentile for age. Z68.52 …… 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age. Z68.53 …… 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age.

What is the ICD 10 code for BMI of 95%?

Oct 01, 2021 · Z68.45 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 Z68.45 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z68.45 - other international versions of ICD-10 Z68.45 may differ. ICD-10-CM Coding Rules

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What is the ICD-10 code for elevated BMI?

E66Code 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.

What is the ICD-10 code for BMI 44?

Valid for SubmissionICD-10:Z68.44Short Description:Body mass index [BMI] 60.0-69.9, adultLong Description:Body mass index [BMI] 60.0-69.9, adult

What is the ICD-10 code for BMI over 30?

Z68.33.

What is the ICD-10 code for BMI 50?

Z68.43Z68. 43 - Body mass index [BMI] 50.0-59.9, adult | ICD-10-CM.

What BMI is considered morbidly obese?

Individuals are usually considered morbidly obese if their weight is more than 80 to 100 pounds above their ideal body weight. A BMI above 40 indicates that a person is morbidly obese and therefore a candidate for bariatric surgery.

What are the Z codes for BMI?

InformationICD-10-CM CodeAdult BMI RangeZ68.41BMI 40.0-44.9Z68.42BMI 45.0-49.9Z68.43BMI 50.0-59.9Z68.44BMI 60.0-69.922 more rows•Dec 29, 2020

What does Z68 30 mean?

2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z68. 30: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult. 2022.

What is diagnosis code E66 9?

Obesity, unspecifiedICD-10 | Obesity, unspecified (E66. 9)

What is the ICD-10-CM code for morbid obesity due to excess calories?

E66.01E66. 01 is morbid (severe) obesity from excess calories.Jun 25, 2017

What does a BMI of 43 mean?

extremely obeseYour BMI of 43 exposes you to a number of potentially serious health conditions and it classifies you as being extremely obese. Diet and exercise are a must for efficient weight loss.

What is the ICD-10 code for BMI 43?

Valid for SubmissionICD-10:Z68.43Short Description:Body mass index [BMI] 50.0-59.9, adultLong Description:Body mass index [BMI] 50.0-59.9, adult

What is diagnosis code Z68 43?

2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z68. 43: Body mass index [BMI] 50.0-59.9, adult.

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #640-641 - Misc disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids or electrolytes with MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'Z68.42 - Body mass index (BMI) 45.0-49.9, adult'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code Z68.42. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code V85.42 was previously used, Z68.42 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.

What is the tabular list of diseases and injuries?

The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to the code Z68:

Is Z68 a valid code?

Z68 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of body mass index [bmi]. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

What is the ICd 10 code for BMI 70?

Z68.45 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Body mass index [BMI] 70 or greater, adult . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 .

What does NEC not elsewhere mean?

NEC Not elsewhere classifiable#N#This abbreviation in the Tabular List represents “other specified”. When a specific code is not available for a condition, the Tabular List includes an NEC entry under a code to identify the code as the “other specified” code.

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