Z68.54
BillableBody mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 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 has obesity, with weight significantly above the healthy range for their age, representing the first level of pediatric obesity classification.
Coding Tips
- •Document when BMI is at or above the 95th percentile but below 120% of the 95th percentile for age
- •This indicates Class 1 obesity in children; consider documenting associated conditions like hypertension or metabolic issues
Code Hierarchy
└Z68Body mass index [BMI]└Z68.5Body mass index [BMI] pediatric└Z68.54Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
└Z68.54Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age