Body mass index ped, > or equal to 140% of the 95% for age

This diagnosis code indicates severe pediatric obesity, specifically when a child's Body Mass Index (BMI) is at or above 140% of the 95th percentile for their age and sex. This signifies a significantly elevated weight status for their developmental stage, placing them at increased risk for various health complications.

This code is appropriate for documenting extreme obesity in pediatric patients (typically ages 2-19) based on growth chart analysis. It should be used when a clinician has calculated the child's BMI and determined it meets the specified threshold for severe obesity according to age- and sex-specific growth curves.

• Always ensure the patient's age falls within the pediatric range for BMI assessment.
• Confirm that the documentation clearly states the BMI percentile and the "greater than or equal to 140% of the 95th percentile" criteria.
• This code should be sequenced as a secondary diagnosis when an underlying condition contributing to the obesity is also being treated.