icd 10 glp 1 use GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Risk of Paralytic Ileus: A drug-target Mendelian Randomization Study icd 10 code for hx

It is important to document baseline weight at the time the medication is started , as insurers often compare renewal weight to the original starting weight

Documentation of GLP-1 therapy supports Z79.85 code assignment

E66.01 Morbid obesity due to excess calories

States must cover all medically necessary treatments for this age group including GLP-1s for obesity when a provider determines theyre medically necessary

You can also read more on our blog about establishing care ICD 10 tips and how to use them in follow-up visits.

A good code to use is Z79.899 , but be sure to pair it with a diagnosis like: E66.9 Obesity, unspecified