Do You Code BMI with Malnutrition? A Definitive Guide to Clinical Coding
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According to official ICD-10-CM guidelines, a BMI code alone is not sufficient to report a patient's weight-related condition, and a specific weight-related diagnosis must be documented by a provider. So, do you code BMI with malnutrition? The answer is nuanced, requiring both codes with specific documentation.
