Weight Maintenance Coding Plan (GLP-1 and Lifestyle Support)

Core Principles

Weight Maintenance Coding Flow: GLP-1 Therapy Patients

Step 1 – Check BMI

• If BMI ≥25 → Use E66.x (Obesity/Overweight) + Z68.xx (BMI code).
• If BMI <25 → Patient is in the maintenance phase → use Z-codes only.

Step 2 – Determine Visit Focus

Counseling-Focused Visit

Medication Management-Focused Visit