Z68.51
BillableBody mass index [BMI] pediatric, less than 5th percentile for age
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A child's weight is significantly below the healthy range for their age, indicating underweight status based on BMI percentile measurements.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when a pediatric patient's BMI falls below the 5th percentile for their age and sex
- •This is a status code used for documentation; pair with clinical assessment codes if malnutrition or other conditions are present
Code Hierarchy
└Z68Body mass index [BMI]└Z68.5Body mass index [BMI] pediatric└Z68.51Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, less than 5th percentile for age
└Z68.51Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, less than 5th percentile for age