ICD-10-CM Z68.53: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

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About ICD-10-CM Code Z68.53 (Body mass index [BMI] pediatric)

ICD-10-CM code Z68.53 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 Z68.53 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z68.53 - Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age. 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] pediatric related to 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age.