E/M Coding Alert - 2019 Issue 9
Reader Question: Note Minor BMI Changes
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Article Overview
This reader Q&A covers minor ICD-10-CM 2020 updates related to body mass index coding. It is aimed at coders, billers, and surgical practices that use BMI information in bariatric surgery medical necessity determinations, and it summarizes the types of changes made to age-based BMI categories, pediatric percentile notes, and a revised BMI category label.
Why This Topic Matters
BMI coding can be part of medical necessity review, so even small annual updates may affect how documentation is interpreted for certain patients and services. Understanding the scope of the ICD-10-CM changes helps coding staff stay current without over-reading their impact.
What You Will Learn
- What type of ICD-10-CM update was made to body mass index coding in 2020
- How the age-related BMI category boundaries changed at a high level
- What additional note was added to the pediatric BMI category guidance
- Which BMI category was revised in the updated code set
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Bariatric surgery practices
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
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