Z15.2
BillableGenetic susceptibility to obesity
Genetic susceptibility to obesity
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- confirmed abnormal gene
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- , if applicable, any associated manifestations, such as:
- •other obesityE66.8
- •polyphagiaR63.2
Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for genetic susceptibility to obesity?
The ICD-10-CM code for genetic susceptibility to obesity is Z15.2. The full clinical description is "Genetic susceptibility to obesity". Z15.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z15.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z15.2 represents “Genetic susceptibility to obesity”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Z15.2 a billable code?
Yes, Z15.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z15.2 in?
Z15.2 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z15.2?
Z15.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: chromosomal anomalies (Q90-Q99).
Are additional codes required with Z15.2?
Yes, when using Z15.2, also report: code, if applicable, for any associated family history of the disease (Z80-Z84); body mass index (BMI), if known (Z68.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z15.2?
Z15.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5926803. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z15.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like genetic susceptibility to obesity affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Z15.2?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Z15.2 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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