Body mass index [BMI] 33.0-33.9, adult

This diagnosis code indicates an adult patient with a Body Mass Index (BMI) falling within the range of 33.0 to 33.9 kg/m². This BMI range is classified as Class I obesity, signifying a significant amount of excess body fat.

This code is appropriate when documenting the BMI of an adult patient (20 years or older) whose calculated BMI is between 33.0 and 33.9. It is commonly used in conjunction with other diagnoses related to obesity or conditions exacerbated by it.

• Always ensure the patient is an adult (20 years or older) for this specific code.
• Report this code as a secondary diagnosis when the obesity is not the primary reason for the encounter but is clinically significant.
• Do not use this code for pediatric patients; refer to the appropriate pediatric BMI codes.