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Z68

Body mass index [BMI]

Non-billableCategory

Chapter: 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Section: Z68 - Body mass index (BMI)

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Kilograms per meters squared

Notes

  • 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)

Specific Codes (5)

Z68.1Billable

Body mass index [BMI] 19.9 or less, adult

Z68.2Category

Body mass index [BMI] 20-29, adult

Z68.3Category

Body mass index [BMI] 30-39, adult

Z68.4Category

Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult

Z68.5Category

Body mass index [BMI] pediatric

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