Documentation and Coding Series: Obesity and Morbid Obesity
https://www.bcbsil.com:443/provider/education/education-reference/news/2021-news-and-updates/08-26-2021-obesity-documentation-coding
WEBAug 26, 2021 · According to ICD-10-CM guidelines, the clinician should document that the member is overweight, obese or morbidly obese. Coders must use the clinician’s statement to assign the corresponding E66 code. A coder can’t code a weight diagnosis based on BMI calculations, lab values or other measurements.
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