AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2005 Issue 4; VOLUMES 1 AND 2 NEW/REVISED CODES
Overweight
According to data from the National Center for Health Statistics, 30 percent or over 6 million adults 20 years of age and older in the United States are obese. Over 9 million, or 16 percent of children and teens age 6 to 19 years are overweight. Being overweight or obese increases the risk of many diseases and health conditions. Effective October 1, 2005, code 278.02, Overweight, has been created to classify patients who are overweight. An additional code may be assigned for the body mass index (BMI) if it is known. Please refer to the article on V...
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Article Overview
This short update covers a change to the ICD-9-CM diagnosis coding structure for overweight and notes the related body mass index documentation topic. It is intended for coders and billing staff who need to understand the scope of the change and where to look for related BMI guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Articles like this help coding professionals keep diagnosis reporting aligned with official code revisions and related documentation requirements.
What You Will Learn
- What coding change was introduced for overweight classification
- How the article connects overweight reporting with BMI documentation
- Where the update fits within the broader ICD-9-CM diagnosis category structure
- Why the change is relevant for coding and billing workflows
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Compliance teams
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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