Z68.5 - Body mass index [BMI] pediatric
- Applicable to Body mass index [BMI] pediatric
- The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM Z68.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
- This is the American ICD10-CM version of Z68.5 - other international versions of ICD10 Z68.5 may differ.
- Z68.5 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
- Z68.5 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
- Z68.5 - Body mass index [BMI] pediatric
- Z68.5 - Body mass index [BMI] pediatric
- Z68.51 - Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, less than 5th percentile for age
- Z68.52 - Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
- Z68.53 - Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age
- Z68.54 - Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
- Z68.55 - Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 120% of the 95th percentile for age to less than 140% of the 95th percentile for age
- Z68.56 - Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, greater than or equal to 140% of the 95th percentile for age
Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
The following codes above Z68.5 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to Z68.5:
- Chapter: Z00-Z99 - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Section: Z68 - Body mass index [BMI]
- Category: Z68 - Body mass index [BMI]
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