Z68.4 — Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Not billable
Is Z68.4 billable?
No — Z68.4 is a non-billable header code. Z68.4 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 5 billable codes beneath Z68.4.
Z68.4 at a glance
| Code | Z68.4 |
|---|---|
| Description | Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
What codes fall under Z68.4? (5)
How long has Z68.4 existed?
Z68.4 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Description changes
- FY2021Body mass index (BMI) 40 or greater, adultBody mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.