You would still use an ICD-10 code, such as Z71.3 - dietary counseling and surveillance or a BMI code - Z68.27 - [BMI] 27.0-27.9. Some insurances only cover certain BMI ranges and other do not cover Z71.3. If needing a medical code such as for diabetes or heart disease, you would obtain from the primary doctor or specialist. They would give the specific ICD-10 code that the patient has on their chart.
What goes into the ICD-10 box asf dietitians can't diagnose?
You would still use an ICD-10 code, such as Z71.3 - dietary counseling and surveillance or a BMI code - Z68.27 - [BMI] 27.0-27.9. Some insurances only cover certain BMI ranges and other do not cover Z71.3. If needing a medical code such as for diabetes or heart disease, you would obtain from the primary doctor or specialist. They would give the specific ICD-10 code that the patient has on their chart.