Is Z15.2 an acceptable principal diagnosis?

No, code Z15.2 is identified as an unacceptable principal diagnosis (Edit 113) due to OPPS coding requirements.

Z15.2 Billable Code

Genetic susceptibility to obesity

Effective From: 10/01/2024

Chapter Classification

Chapter 21 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)

Section Detail

Z14-Z15 Genetic carrier and genetic susceptibility to disease (Z14-Z15)

Code Hierarchy

This code is a child of Z15.

Coding Guidelines & Notes

codeAlso

, if applicable, any associated manifestations, such as:
other obesity (E66.8-)
polyphagia (R63.2)

useAdditionalCode

code to identify body mass index (BMI), if known (Z68.-)

OPPS Editing Flags

External Cause No

Mental Health No

Manifestation (Edit 89) No

Code First Applicable ?This code represents a manifestation of an underlying disease. The underlying condition must be coded first as the principal diagnosis. No

Unacceptable PDX (Edit 113) Yes

PDX Exclusion Logic

OPPS Required: Yes
Bill Type Override: No

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