Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, less than 5th percentile for age

ICD-10: Z6851Severity: N/APrevalence: N/A

Overview

Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, less than 5th percentile for age is a medical condition that may affect daily health and quality of life.

The information on this page is designed to help readers understand core terminology, common diagnostic patterns, and the clinical context for conversations with a healthcare professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

A medical condition affecting the body.

Sources
  1. [1]ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services