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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Weight Loss Counseling

ICD-10 Coding for Weight Loss Counseling

Z71.3
E66.9
R63.4

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for weight loss counseling includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Dietary Counseling
Nutritional Counseling
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Weight Loss Counseling

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Weight Loss Counseling

Use ICD-10 code Z71.3 for dietary counseling and surveillance, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dietary counseling and surveillance

Billable Code
Z71.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Patient receives dietary counseling without active management of obesity or abnormal weight loss.
coding:
  • Z71.3 should be sequenced after primary codes like E66 or R63.4 when applicable.

Applicable To

  • • Nutritional counseling
  • • Dietary advice

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific dietary and exercise plans.

Obesity, unspecified

Billable Code
E66.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Overweight

Important Notes

  • • Document BMI and any comorbid conditions.

Abnormal weight loss

Billable Code
R63.4
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes diagnostic test results.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G0446

Intensive behavioral therapy for obesity

Use with Medicare patients receiving intensive behavioral therapy for obesity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for weight loss counseling?

The ICD-10 code for weight loss counseling is Z71.3, used for dietary counseling and surveillance.

How should weight loss counseling be documented?

Document weight loss counseling with specific dietary plans, exercise recommendations, and behavioral goals to ensure compliance and accurate coding.

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