Z15.2

Z15.2: Genetic susceptibility to obesity

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

Z15.2 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for genetic susceptibility to obesity. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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code to identify body mass index (BMI), if known (Z68.-)

Code also

Both codes may be needed to describe the encounter fully. Sequencing depends on the reason for the visit.

, if applicable, any associated manifestations, such as:
other obesity (E66.8-)
polyphagia (R63.2)

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above Z15.2

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on Z15: Genetic susceptibility to disease

chromosomal anomalies (Q90-Q99)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Alphabetic index entries that lead here

Genetic›susceptibility to disease NEC›obesity

Code history

addedFY2024-FY2027
Genetic susceptibility to obesity

Other codes under Z15