ancaion
Contributor
Hello,
I would like to have the AAPC recommendation for Morbid Obesity related with BMI values.
CMS and American College of Gastroenterology recommend a BMI equal or greater than 35, with associated co-morbidity.
ICD-10 does not have clear instructions of what the BMI is for morbid obesity, as ICD-9 used to have BMI equal or greater than 40 for morbid obesity.
Any help with supporting documentation is greatly appreciated.
Anca Ion
CPC,CEMC,COBGC,CGIC
I would like to have the AAPC recommendation for Morbid Obesity related with BMI values.
CMS and American College of Gastroenterology recommend a BMI equal or greater than 35, with associated co-morbidity.
ICD-10 does not have clear instructions of what the BMI is for morbid obesity, as ICD-9 used to have BMI equal or greater than 40 for morbid obesity.
Any help with supporting documentation is greatly appreciated.
Anca Ion
CPC,CEMC,COBGC,CGIC