ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for E66.2
Morbid (severe) obesity with alveolar hypoventilation
Coding Notes & Guidelines for E66.2
Inclusion Terms
- Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS)
- Pickwickian syndrome
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code E66.2 (Morbid)
ICD-10-CM code E66.2 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM E66.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about E66.2 - Morbid (severe) obesity with alveolar hypoventilation. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Morbid.