Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for body mass index 40 includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Body Mass Index 40
Use ICD-10 code E66.01 for morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Body mass index (BMI) 40.0-44.9, adult
Use as a secondary code to provide additional information about the patient's BMI.
The ICD-10 code for a BMI of 40 is Z68.41, used as a secondary code alongside a primary obesity diagnosis like E66.01 for morbid obesity.
No, BMI 40 cannot be coded as a primary diagnosis. It must be used as a secondary code with a primary obesity diagnosis.