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Part B Coding Coach: Use BMI and Overweight/Obesity Dx to Determine Correct ICD-10 Code

Check out four scenarios that highlight the coding nuances. When you enter a patient’s height and weight into a body mass index (BMI) calculator, and the result falls within the 25.0–29.9 range — the person is considered overweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance. If that number is 30 or above, then the CDC regards the person as obese. However, there are different factors that complicate the process of assigning a BMI, overweight, or obesity diagnoses — and related codes. Read on for four scenarios that help you know when...

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