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

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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