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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Weight Management

ICD-10 Coding for Weight Management

E66.811
Z71.3

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

Also Known as:
Obesity Management
Weight Loss Counseling
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Weight Management

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Weight Management

Use ICD-10 code E66.811 for obesity, class 1, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Obesity, class 1

Billable Code
E66.811
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • BMI between 30.0 and 34.9

Applicable To

  • • BMI 30.0-34.9

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the exact BMI to support the use of this code.

Dietary counseling and surveillance

Billable Code
Z71.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_validation_requirements:
  • Documented counseling session focused on dietary habits.

Applicable To

  • • Nutritional counseling

Important Notes

  • • Document the time spent and topics covered during the counseling session.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z68.35

BMI 35.0-35.9

Use to document BMI when it falls within this range.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for weight management?

The ICD-10 code for weight management often involves codes like E66.811 for obesity class 1 and Z71.3 for dietary counseling. Accurate documentation of BMI is essential.

How do you code for obesity management?

Obesity management coding requires documenting the patient's BMI and using specific codes like E66.811 for class 1 obesity. Include Z71.3 for dietary counseling sessions.

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