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September is Child Obesity Awareness Month
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine·Physician
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
This is an awareness notice about childhood obesity prevention measures, specifically highlighting the HEDIS Weight Assessment and Counseling (WCC) measure for children ages 3-17. It provides documentation requirements for BMI percentile tracking and counseling for nutrition and physical activity to improve quality measure compliance.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers must ensure EHR systems calculate and record BMI percentiles for pediatric patients ages 3-17. Document BMI percentile (not ranges), nutrition counseling discussions, and physical activity counseling at every visit including sick visits. Use appropriate ICD-10 CM BMI percentile codes and CPT/HCPCS codes for counseling documentation to meet HEDIS WCC quality measure requirements.