Z68.28
BillableBody mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, 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 28.0-28.9, indicating the person is in the overweight category for adults.
Coding Tips
- •This code should be assigned when BMI is documented during the encounter, even if weight management is not the primary reason for the visit
- •Verify the BMI falls within this specific range before code assignment
Code Hierarchy
└Z68Body mass index [BMI]└Z68.2Body mass index [BMI] 20-29, adult└Z68.28Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult
└Z68.28Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult