ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z15.2
Genetic susceptibility to obesity
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z15.2
Use Additional Code
code to identify body mass index (BMI), if known (Z68.-)
Code Also
- , if applicable, any associated manifestations, such as:
- other obesity (E66.8-)
- polyphagia (R63.2)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z15.2 (Genetic susceptibility to obesity)
ICD-10-CM code Z15.2 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 Z15.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z15.2 - Genetic susceptibility to obesity. 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 Genetic susceptibility to obesity.