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Z68.26

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Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult

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

What This Code Means

A measurement of body weight relative to height (BMI) between 26.0-26.9, indicating the person is in the overweight category for adults.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the specific BMI value in the medical record to support accurate code selection
  • •This code may be relevant for preventive care visits or when weight management is discussed

Code Hierarchy

└Z68Body mass index [BMI]└Z68.2Body mass index [BMI] 20-29, adult└Z68.26Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
└Z68.26Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult

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