Z Codes Update

New Z codes in Chapter 21, Factors influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services, were created as noted below: Status Code Z68.1 , Body mass index [BMI] 19.9 or less, adult, was expanded with new codes to further specify low body mass index for adults who are underweight.  Z68.18 Body mass index [BMI] 18.4 or less, adult Z68.19 Body mass index [BMI] 18.5 - 19.9 , adult BMI is a measure that is used to assess an individual’s health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines underweight in adults as...

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