Z68Header code — not billable
Body mass index [BMI]
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Category
- Z68
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Z68
Z68.1Body mass index [BMI] 19.9 or less, adultZ68.18Body mass index [BMI] 18.4 or less, adultYesZ68.19Body mass index [BMI] 18.5-19.9, adultYesZ68.2Body mass index [BMI] 20-29, adultZ68.20Body mass index [BMI] 20.0-20.9, adultYesZ68.21Body mass index [BMI] 21.0-21.9, adultYesZ68.22Body mass index [BMI] 22.0-22.9, adultYesZ68.23Body mass index [BMI] 23.0-23.9, adultYesZ68.24Body mass index [BMI] 24.0-24.9, adultYesZ68.25Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adultYesZ68.26Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adultYesZ68.27Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adultYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z68?
Z68 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Body mass index [BMI].
Is Z68 a billable code?
No. Z68 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Z68 in?
Z68 falls under Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
When did Z68 become effective?
Z68 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Z68?
Z68 belongs to category Z68, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.