Is Z68.56 a billable code?
Yes. Z68.56 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
Z68.56: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, greater than or equal to 140% of the 95th percentile for age
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
Z68.56 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for body mass index [bmi] pediatric, greater than or equal to 140% of the 95th percentile for age. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in Z68.5 Body mass index [BMI] pediatric
- Z68.51Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, less than 5th percentile for age
- Z68.52Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
- Z68.53Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age
- Z68.54Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
- Z68.55Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 120% of the 95th percentile for age to less than 140% of the 95th percentile for age
Z68.56 questions
What does Z68.56 mean?
Z68.56 is the ICD-10-CM code for Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, greater than or equal to 140% of the 95th percentile for age. 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.