Z68.53
BillableBody mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th 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 is overweight, meaning their weight is above the normal range but not yet in the obese category for their age.
Coding Tips
- •Use when pediatric BMI is at or above the 85th percentile but below the 95th percentile for age
- •This code indicates increased health risk and may warrant counseling on nutrition and physical activity
Code Hierarchy
└Z68Body mass index [BMI]└Z68.5Body mass index [BMI] pediatric└Z68.53Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age
└Z68.53Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age