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Z68.19

Z68.19: Body mass index [BMI] 18.5-19.9, adult

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

Z68.19 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for body mass index [bmi] 18.5-19.9, adult. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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Risk adjustment

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

Medicare coverage

Z68.19 is named in 7 Medicare coverage policies: 7 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

  • A56938Billing and Coding: Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • A56953Billing and Coding: Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • A57092Billing and Coding: Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • A57149Billing and Coding: Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Alphabetic index entries that lead here

  • Body, bodies›mass index›adult›18.5-19.9

Code history

  • addedFY2024-FY2027

    Body mass index [BMI] 18.5-19.9, adult

Other codes under Z68.1

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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