Overweight ICD-10-CM Codes

An Overweight ICD code is used when a healthcare provider diagnoses a patient as overweight or obese. These codes are used for record-keeping, statistical tracking, and billing.

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Treatments can vary based on the individual's health condition but often include lifestyle changes such as diet modification and increased physical activity. In some cases, medication or surgical intervention may be necessary.

A diagnosis code for Overweight means that the patient has been clinically determined to have excess body weight that could potentially lead to health risks. The specific code used can provide further details about the severity and underlying causes of the condition.