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How do I document weight loss drug follow-ups
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Ozempic is FDA-approved for diabetes, not obesity, so Medicaid covers it when prescribed for blood sugar management
Use Z79.891 Long-term (current) use of opiate analgesic for patients on chronic opioids
BMI codes and other categories of Z codes (Z68, Z86.3 etc.) may be used as a secondary code when the associated diagnosis is documented. A BMI reported by a nutritionist or registered nurse may be used if the diagnosis of obesity, overweight, or underweight is documented by the responsible physician