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Z68 — Body mass index [BMI]

Part of Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services , block Body mass index [BMI] (Z68) .

Official Notes

Inclusion Terms

Kilograms per meters squared

Note

BMI adult codes are for use for persons 20 years of age or older

Note

BMI pediatric codes are for use for persons 2-19 years of age.

Note

These percentiles are based on the growth charts published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Child Codes

Referenced By

Official notes on these codes cite Z68.

FY 2027 effective October 1, 2026 · CDC NCHS and CMS