Z68.55

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ChapterZ00–Z99

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Official Description

Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 120% of the 95th percentile for age to less than 140% of the 95th percentile for age

Metadata & Insights

•Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
•Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99).

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Clinical Hierarchy

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

Z68Body mass index [BMI]

Z68.5Body mass index [BMI] pediatric

Z68.55Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 120% of the 95th percentile for age to less than 140% of the 95th percentile for ageBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

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Body mass index [BMI]

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Code History

FY 2024: This code replaced Z68.54 (Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age)

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 640

Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and Electrolytes with MCC

DRG 641

Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and Electrolytes without MCC

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