ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z68
Body mass index [BMI]
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z68
Inclusion Terms
Kilograms per meters squared
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Z68):
Z68.1 - Body mass index [BMI] 19.9 or less, adult
Z68.2 - Body mass index [BMI] 20-29, adult
Z68.20 - Body mass index [BMI] 20.0-20.9, adult
Z68.21 - Body mass index [BMI] 21.0-21.9, adult
Z68.22 - Body mass index [BMI] 22.0-22.9, adult
Z68.23 - Body mass index [BMI] 23.0-23.9, adult
Z68.24 - Body mass index [BMI] 24.0-24.9, adult
Z68.25 - Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult
Z68.26 - Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
Z68.27 - Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
Z68.28 - Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult
Z68.29 - Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult
Z68.3 - Body mass index [BMI] 30-39, adult
Z68.30 - Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult
Z68.31 - Body mass index [BMI] 31.0-31.9, adult
Z68.32 - Body mass index [BMI] 32.0-32.9, adult
Z68.33 - Body mass index [BMI] 33.0-33.9, adult
Z68.34 - Body mass index [BMI] 34.0-34.9, adult
Z68.35 - Body mass index [BMI] 35.0-35.9, adult
Z68.36 - Body mass index [BMI] 36.0-36.9, adult
Z68.37 - Body mass index [BMI] 37.0-37.9, adult
Z68.38 - Body mass index [BMI] 38.0-38.9, adult
Z68.39 - Body mass index [BMI] 39.0-39.9, adult
Z68.4 - Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Z68.41 - Body mass index [BMI] 40.0-44.9, adult
Z68.42 - Body mass index [BMI] 45.0-49.9, adult
Z68.43 - Body mass index [BMI] 50.0-59.9, adult
Z68.44 - Body mass index [BMI] 60.0-69.9, adult
Z68.45 - Body mass index [BMI] 70 or greater, adult
Z68.5 - Body mass index [BMI] pediatric
Z68.51 - Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, less than 5th percentile for age
Z68.52 - Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Z68.53 - Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age
Z68.54 - Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
Z68.55 - Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 120% of the 95th percentile for age to less than 140% of the 95th percentile for age
Z68.56 - Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, greater than or equal to 140% of the 95th percentile for age
About ICD-10-CM Code Z68 (Body mass index [BMI])
ICD-10-CM code Z68 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 Z68 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z68 - Body mass index [BMI]. 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 Body mass index [BMI].