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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Body Mass Index 22.0-22.9 (Z68.22)

ICD-10 Coding for Body Mass Index 22.0-22.9 (Z68.22)

Z68.22

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for body mass index 22.0-22.9 (z68.22) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
BMI 22
Normal BMI
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Body Mass Index 22.0-22.9 (Z68.22)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Body Mass Index 22.0-22.9 (Z68.22)

Use ICD-10 code Z68.22 for body mass index (bmi) 22.0-22.9, adult, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Body mass index (BMI) 22.0-22.9, adult

Billable Code
Z68.22
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • BMI documented by provider and relevant to the patient's care plan.
coding:
  • • BMI code used in conjunction with a primary weight-related diagnosis.

Applicable To

  • • BMI 22.0
  • • BMI 22.9

Important Notes

  • • BMI codes are supplementary and should not be used as primary diagnoses.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E66.9

Obesity, unspecified

Use as a primary code when obesity is the main diagnosis and BMI is supplementary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for BMI 22?

The ICD-10 code for BMI 22.0-22.9 in adults is Z68.22. It is used as a supplementary code alongside a primary weight-related diagnosis.

Can BMI 22 be a primary diagnosis?

No, BMI 22 (Z68.22) cannot be a primary diagnosis. It must be used with a primary weight-related diagnosis code.

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