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Z68.27

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Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, 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 27.0-27.9, indicating the person is in the overweight category for adults.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure the BMI is calculated using current height and weight measurements from the visit
  • •Consider linking this code with related diagnoses such as hypertension or diabetes if present

Code Hierarchy

└Z68Body mass index [BMI]└Z68.2Body mass index [BMI] 20-29, adult└Z68.27Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
└Z68.27Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult

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