Z68.43 – Body mass index [BMI] 50.0-59.9, adult

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Body mass index [BMI] (Z68)

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z68.43

Code: Z68.43 (claims format: Z6843)
Description: Body mass index [BMI] 50.0-59.9, adult
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Block: Z68 Body mass index [BMI] (Z68)
Parent codes: Z68 › Z68.4

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Z68 – Body mass index [BMI]

Applicable to:

Kilograms per meters squared

Notes:

BMI adult codes are for use for persons 20 years of age or older
BMI pediatric codes are for use for persons 2-19 years of age.
These percentiles are based on the growth charts published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Index terms for Z68.43

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Body, bodies, mass index, adult, 50.0-59.9

Related codes in Z68.4

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z68.43?

Z68.43 is the ICD-10-CM code for body mass index [BMI] 50.0-59.9, adult, in the block Z68 (Body mass index [BMI] (Z68)).

Is Z68.43 a billable code?

Yes. Z68.43 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z68.43 belong to?

It belongs to category Z68 – Body mass index [BMI].

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.