Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for obesity includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
Save 2+ hours daily with instant clinical documentation.
Our AI scribe listens, understands, and generates comprehensive medical notes so you can focus on patient care.
Save 2+ hours daily with instant, HIPAA-compliant clinical documentation.
Experience real-time transcription and automatic note creation in seconds.
Start recording to see live conversation transcription.
© 2025 DocScrib. All rights reserved. Powered by Docscrib.com
Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Obesity
Use ICD-10 code E66.811 for obesity, class 1, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
BMI 30.0-30.9
Use to specify the exact BMI range.
BMI 35.0-35.9
Use to specify the exact BMI range.
BMI 40.0-44.9
Use to specify the exact BMI range.
The ICD-10 codes for obesity are E66.811 for class 1, E66.812 for class 2, and E66.813 for class 3, based on BMI.
Obesity is coded in ICD-10 using E66.81x codes, which specify the class of obesity based on BMI, and Z68 codes for BMI ranges.