Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult

This code indicates an adult patient with a Body Mass Index (BMI) falling within the range of 28.0 to 28.9. This BMI range is classified as overweight, approaching the threshold for obesity. It signifies a weight status that carries increased health risks.

Use this code when documentation clearly states an adult patient's BMI is between 28.0 and 28.9, inclusive. This is often recorded during routine physical examinations, weight management consultations, or when assessing risk factors for various conditions. It should be reported as a secondary diagnosis when the BMI has clinical significance for the patient's care.

• Always ensure the patient's age is documented as adult to support the use of this code.
• This code should be assigned as an additional diagnosis, never as the primary diagnosis.
• Do not use this code for pediatric patients; specific pediatric BMI codes exist.