Z68
Non-billableBody mass index [BMI]
Body mass index [BMI]
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
Z68-Z68
Child Codes
5
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Kilograms per meters squared
Child Codes (5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Z68?
ICD-10-CM code Z68 represents "Body mass index [BMI]". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z68 a billable code?
No, Z68 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under Z68.
What chapter is Z68 in?
Z68 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What are the subcategories under Z68?
Z68 has 5 child codes, including: Z68.1 (Body mass index [BMI] 19.9 or less, adult), Z68.2 (Body mass index [BMI] 20-29, adult), Z68.3 (Body mass index [BMI] 30-39, adult), Z68.4 (Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z68?
Z68 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2240399, C2919126. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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