Z68
Non-billableBody mass index [BMI]
Z68 is the ICD-10-CM code for Body mass index [BMI]. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z68.1 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- Z00-Z99
- Subcodes
- 5
- Edition
- FY2026
Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is body weight? Body weight is the total mass of your body. Keeping track of your weight is one way to check for changes in your health, but it can't tell you the whole story. That's because your weight includes muscle, bone, fat, and water. Also, everyday factors can play a role in your weight, such as your: Diet Activity level Stress level Sleep habits Family history and genetics Age What factors help…
Read more about Body Weight at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Kilograms per meters squared
Notes
- •BMI adult codes are for use for persons 20 years of age or older
- •BMI pediatric codes are for use for persons 2-19 years of age.
- •These percentiles are based on the growth charts published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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