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Specific code 2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code V85.42
Body Mass Index 45.0-49.9, adult
  • Short description: BMI 45.0-49.9, adult.
  • ICD-9-CM V85.42 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, V85.42 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • You are viewing the 2012 version of ICD-9-CM V85.42.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM V85.42: 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: V85.42 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Z68.42 Body mass index (BMI) 45.0-49.9, adult
Approximate Synonyms
  • Adult BMI 45-49.9
  • BMI 45-49.9 adult
  • Body mass index 45-49.9 adult
  • Obesity, body mass index (BMI) 45-49.9
  • Severe adult obesity with BMI between 45-49.9
  • Severe obesity, BMI 45-49.9, adult
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to V85.42:
 V85.41 ICD9Data.com V85.43 
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