Wiki Obesity/Weight Loss

[jvandyke]

I am looking for information on billing for obesity/ weight loss.
All suggestions are appreciated.

 

[amyjph]

You can look to Medicare for guidance. Example: https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/article.aspx?articleid=53026 https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/search.aspx
The health plans also usually have policies. Example: https://asmbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BCBS_NC_2022.pdf https://www.bcbstx.com/docs/provide...nd-bundling/morbid-obesity-doc-coding-tip.pdf
Specialty societies usually have resources. Sometimes it is member's only though, so if your provider is a member they could help you get access. https://asmbs.org/for-healthcare-professionals/ https://www.abom.org/

https://www.acog.org/practice-management/coding/coding-library/coding-for-obesity

A quick google search:

https://obesitymedicine.org/blog/new-icd-10-codes-for-obesity-treatment-advancements-in-accurate-diagnosis-and-care/

https://journal.ahima.org/page/think-weight-loss-is-a-struggle-try-documenting-coding-and-billing-for-it

https://academy.obesitymedicine.org/content/update-billing-and-coding-obesity-medicine-recorded-pb-0