Z68.52Billable
Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Short description: Body mass index pediatric, 5th percentile to < 85% for age
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Category
- Z68
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Z68
Z68Body mass index [BMI]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, adultYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z68.52?
Z68.52 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age.
Is Z68.52 a billable code?
Yes. Z68.52 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Z68.52 in?
Z68.52 falls under Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
When did Z68.52 become effective?
Z68.52 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Z68.52?
Z68.52 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.