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# Z68.54 Body mass index \[BMI\] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th…

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Body mass index \[BMI\] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Note

-   BMI adult codes are for use for persons 20 years of age or older
-   BMI pediatric codes are for use for persons 2-19 years of age.
-   These percentiles are based on the growth charts published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

## Related codes

-   [`Z68.43` Body mass index \[BMI\] 50.0-59.9, adult ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z68.43/)
-   [`Z68.44` Body mass index \[BMI\] 60.0-69.9, adult ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z68.44/)
-   [`Z68.45` Body mass index \[BMI\] 70 or greater, adult ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z68.45/)
-   [`Z68.51` Body mass index \[BMI\] pediatric, less than 5th percentile for age ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z68.51/)
-   [`Z68.52` Body mass index \[BMI\] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z68.52/)
-   [`Z68.53` Body mass index \[BMI\] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z68.53/)
-   [`Z68.55` Body mass index \[BMI\] pediatric, 120% of the 95th percentile for age to less than 140%… ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z68.55/)
-   [`Z68.56` Body mass index \[BMI\] pediatric, greater than or equal to 140% of the 95th percentile… ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z68.56/)

## Common questions

### Is Z68.54 a billable code?

Yes. Z68.54 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

Z68 Body mass index \[BMI\]

Chapter

Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Billable

Yes

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