kumeena
True Blue
Is it necessary to add the BMI (V85) along with the obesity code (278)?
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Wiki Obesity Coding
- Thread starter kumeena
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LOVE2CODE
Expert
It helps because alot of insurance co's doesn't pay for primary dx as 278.00 or 278.01.....
okiesawyers
Expert
Root code 278.0x does state in ICD-9 to use an additional code to identify the BMI, if known. So, the answer to your question is yes.
kumeena
True Blue
Thankyou everyone.your information is so...helpful.