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Z15.2

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Genetic susceptibility to obesity

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

What This Code Means

A person has inherited genetic factors that increase their risk of becoming overweight or obese.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code for patients with documented genetic predisposition to obesity, such as monogenic obesity syndromes
  • •This is distinct from actual obesity diagnosis codes (E66.x) and is used for risk stratification and preventive counseling

Use Additional Code

  • code to identify body mass index (BMI), if known (Z68.-)

Code Also

  • , if applicable, any associated manifestations, such as:
  • other obesity (E66.8-)
  • polyphagia (R63.2)

Code Hierarchy

└Z15Genetic susceptibility to disease└Z15.2Genetic susceptibility to obesity
└Z15.2Genetic susceptibility to obesity

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