Body Mass Index coding

BMI (Body Mass Index)

Term: Body Mass Index

• • SNOMED Code: 60621009
  • EMIS Read Code (v2): 22K
  • SystmOne Read Code (v3): 22K..
  • Value:
    • Calculation for Metric units: BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height² (m)
    • Calculation for US units: BMI = (weight (lb) ÷ height² (in)) * 703

Term: O/E – Height

• • SNOMED Code: 248333004
  • EMIS Read Code (v2): 229
  • SystmOne Read Code (v3): 229..
  • Value: <Height> Centimetres
    • Must be provided in Cm

Term: O/E – Weight

• • SNOMED Code: 27113001
  • EMIS Read Code (v2): 22A
  • SystmOne Read Code (v3): 22A..
  • Value: <Height> Kilograms
    • Must be provided in Kg

Term: Waist Circumference

• • SNOMED Code: 276361009
  • EMIS Read Code (v2): 22NO
  • SystmOne Read Code (v3): Xa041
  • Value: <Height> Centimetres
    • Must be provided in Cm