Medicare Risk Adjustment Tip: Morbid Obesity

Obesity is a serious disease that can interfere with everyday life, including basic bodily functions such as breathing or walking. Obese people also have a higher risk of health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), high blood pressure, and joint pain. A patient's BMI is not the only contributing factor in the diagnosis of morbid obesity. There are other things to consider and include in the documentation as well.

 


 

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