Is Z68.1 a billable code?
No. Z68.1 is a header code that groups 2 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
Z68.1: Body mass index [BMI] 19.9 or less, adult
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
Z68.1 groups related diagnoses under body mass index [bmi] 19.9 or less, adult. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under Z68.1
Z68.1 questions
What does Z68.1 mean?
Z68.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Body mass index [BMI] 19.9 or less, adult. It is in chapter 22, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.