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E66.9

Billable

Obesity, unspecified

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A general code for obesity when the specific type or cause is not documented or specified in the medical record.

Coding Tips

  • •This is the least specific obesity code; use only when no other E66 code can be determined
  • •Query the provider if additional obesity details are available to assign a more specific code

Code Hierarchy

└E66Overweight and obesity└E66.9Obesity, unspecified
└E66.9Obesity, unspecified

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