Is ICD-10-CM code Z68 billable?

No, Z68 (Body mass index [BMI]) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code Z68 belong to?

Z68 belongs to Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: Z00–Z99 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services).

Z68

Non-Billable

ChapterZ00–Z99

Rankcategory

Description

Body mass index [BMI]

About ICD-10-CM code Z68

Z68 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Body mass index [BMI]. It sits in Z00-Z99 Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services. Z68 is not billable on its own, coders must choose one of its more specific child codes instead.

Use a more specific code (1 billable, 4 non-billable)

Z68.1Body mass index [BMI] 19.9 or less, adult Z68.2Body mass index [BMI] 20-29, adulthas subcodes Z68.3Body mass index [BMI] 30-39, adulthas subcodes Z68.4Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adulthas subcodes Z68.5Body mass index [BMI] pediatrichas subcodes

Metadata & Insights

•Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
•Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99).

Instructional Notes

Includes

Kilograms per meters squared

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH21Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)

Z68Body mass index [BMI]Not billable

Z68.1Body mass index [BMI] 19.9 or less, adultBillable

Z68.2Body mass index [BMI] 20-29, adultSubcodes

Z68.3Body mass index [BMI] 30-39, adultSubcodes

Z68.4Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adultSubcodes

Z68.5Body mass index [BMI] pediatricSubcodes

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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