Z68.5
Non-billableBody mass index [BMI] pediatric
Body mass index [BMI] pediatric
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Child Codes (6)
Z68.51Body mass index pediatric, less than 5th percentile for age
Z68.52Body mass index pediatric, 5th percentile to < 85% for age
Z68.53Body mass index pediatric, 85% to less than 95% for age
Z68.54Body mass index ped, 95% for age to < 120% of 95% for age
Z68.55Body mass index ped, 120% 95% for age to < 140% 95% for age
Z68.56Body mass index ped, > or equal to 140% of the 95% for age
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for body mass index [bmi] pediatric?
The ICD-10-CM code for body mass index [bmi] pediatric is Z68.5. The full clinical description is "Body mass index [BMI] pediatric". Z68.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z68.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z68.5 represents "Body mass index [BMI] pediatric". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z68.5 a billable code?
No, Z68.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under Z68.5.
What chapter is Z68.5 in?
Z68.5 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What are the subcategories under Z68.5?
Z68.5 has 6 child codes, including: Z68.51 (Body mass index pediatric, less than 5th percentile for age), Z68.52 (Body mass index pediatric, 5th percentile to < 85% for age), Z68.53 (Body mass index pediatric, 85% to less than 95% for age), Z68.54 (Body mass index ped, 95% for age to < 120% of 95% for age), and 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z68.5?
Z68.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2911062. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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