Wiki Body Mass Index

[kbarron]

What does anyone use for increased body mass index? I get confused with this. Thanks

 

[tanyaharberts]

Wouldn't you just code what the new BMI is? (V85.x)

 

[encomma-watson]

Bmi

I use the BMI v codes from ICD9. I am waiting to see if my CPT code will reimburse with the diagnosis code of 278.00 and my BMI V85 codes.

 

[codernickie]

from my expereince, overweight is not a covered Dx code by insurance company, so you may get a denial. look in the ICD-9 book V85 can not be a primary dx, therefore you will have to find another primary Dx code.

Hope this helps

Nickie, CPC