Z68 - Body mass index [BMI]
| ICD-10: | Z68 |
| Short Description: | Body mass index [BMI] |
| Long Description: | Body mass index [BMI] |
| Status: | Not Valid for Submission |
| Version: | ICD-10-CM 2023 |
| Code Classification: |
Z68 is a non-specific and non-billable ICD-10 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 2023 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.
Clinical Information
- Body Mass Index-. an indicator of body density as determined by the relationship of body weight to body height. bmi=weight (kg)/height squared (m2). bmi correlates with body fat (adipose tissue). their relationship varies with age and gender. for adults, bmi falls into these categories: below 18.5 (underweight); 18.5-24.9 (normal); 25.0-29.9 (overweight); 30.0 and above (obese). (national center for health statistics, centers for disease control and prevention)
Specific Coding for Body mass index [BMI]
Non-specific codes like Z68 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for body mass index [bmi]:
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.1 for Body mass index [BMI] 19.9 or less, adult
- NON-BILLABLE CODE - Z68.2 for Body mass index [BMI] 20-29, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.20 for Body mass index [BMI] 20.0-20.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.21 for Body mass index [BMI] 21.0-21.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.22 for Body mass index [BMI] 22.0-22.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.23 for Body mass index [BMI] 23.0-23.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.24 for Body mass index [BMI] 24.0-24.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.25 for Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.26 for Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.27 for Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.28 for Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.29 for Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult
- NON-BILLABLE CODE - Z68.3 for Body mass index [BMI] 30-39, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.30 for Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.31 for Body mass index [BMI] 31.0-31.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.32 for Body mass index [BMI] 32.0-32.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.33 for Body mass index [BMI] 33.0-33.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.34 for Body mass index [BMI] 34.0-34.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.35 for Body mass index [BMI] 35.0-35.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.36 for Body mass index [BMI] 36.0-36.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.37 for Body mass index [BMI] 37.0-37.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.38 for Body mass index [BMI] 38.0-38.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.39 for Body mass index [BMI] 39.0-39.9, adult
- NON-BILLABLE CODE - Z68.4 for Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.41 for Body mass index [BMI] 40.0-44.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.42 for Body mass index [BMI] 45.0-49.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.43 for Body mass index [BMI] 50.0-59.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.44 for Body mass index [BMI] 60.0-69.9, adult
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.45 for Body mass index [BMI] 70 or greater, adult
- NON-BILLABLE CODE - Z68.5 for Body mass index [BMI] pediatric
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.51 for Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, less than 5th percentile for age
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.52 for Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.53 for Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z68.54 for Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, greater than or equal to 95th percentile for age
Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
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Inclusion Terms
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- Kilograms per meters squared
- BMI adult codes are for use for persons 20 years of age or older
- 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)
Patient Education
Body Weight
Do you know if your current weight is healthy? "Underweight", "normal", "overweight", and "obese" are all labels for ranges of weight. Obese and overweight mean that your weight is greater than it should be for your health. Underweight means that it is lower than it should be for your health. Your healthy body weight depends on your sex and height. For children, it also depends on your age.
A sudden, unexpected change in weight can be a sign of a medical problem. Causes for sudden weight loss can include:
- Thyroid problems
- Cancer
- Infectious diseases
- Digestive diseases
- Certain medicines
Sudden weight gain can be due to medicines, thyroid problems, heart failure, and kidney disease.
Good nutrition and exercise can help in losing weight. Eating extra calories within a well-balanced diet and treating any underlying medical problems can help to add weight.
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Code History
- FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
- FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)
