Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for morbid obesity includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Morbid Obesity
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
BMI 40.0-44.9, adult
Use to specify BMI when coding morbid obesity.
The ICD-10 code for morbid obesity due to excess calories is E66.01. It requires documentation of 'morbid obesity' and a BMI of 40 or higher, or 35 with comorbidities.
For morbid obesity with alveolar hypoventilation, use ICD-10 code E66.2. Ensure documentation supports both obesity and hypoventilation.