Morbid Obesity means a condition of persistent and uncontrollable weight gain that is potentially life-threatening and is defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40. Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated by dividing a person’s weight (in kilograms) by his/her height squared (in meters).
Morbid Obesity means a diagnosed condition in which the body weight exceeds the medically recommended weight by either 100 pounds or is twice the medically recommended weight for a person of the same height, age and mobility as the participant.
Morbid Obesity. (clinically severe obesity) means a body mass index (BMI), as determined by a Participating Physician as of the date of service, of:
Examples of Morbid Obesity in a sentence
Gastric stapling, gastric bypass, gastric banding, gastric bubbles, and other procedures for the treatment of obesity or Morbid Obesity, as well as any related evaluations or diagnostic tests.
Morbid Obesity Surgical ExpensesCovered medical expenses include charges made by a hospital or a physician for the surgical treatment of morbid obesity of a covered person.
Covered ServicesBenefits are provided for the surgical treatment of Morbid Obesity.
Refer to the Glossary of Terms for a definition of Morbid Obesity.
The procedures must be recognized by the NIH as effective for the long-term reversal of Morbid Obesity and consistent with guidelines approved by the NIH and deemed Medically Necessary by CareFirst.
More Definitions of Morbid Obesity
Morbid Obesity means the term that refers to patients who have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater.
Morbid Obesity means a diagnosed condition in which BMI is greater than 40, or the body weight exceeds the medically recommended weight by either 100 pounds or is twice the medically recommended weight for a person of the same height, age and mobility as the covered person.
Morbid Obesity for surgical intervention means a condition of persistent and uncontrollable weight gain and is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 35 to 39 with at least two (2) co-morbid conditions (conditions listed under Selection Criteria) or a BMI of 40 with or without accompanying co-morbid conditions. BMI is calculated by dividing a person’s weight (in kilograms) by his/her height squared (in meters).
Morbid Obesity means the following:
Morbid Obesity means a diagnosed condition as defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Morbid Obesity means a body mass index that is:
Morbid Obesity means a Body Mass Index that is greater than 40 kilograms per meter squared or equal to or greater than 35 kilograms per meter squared with a comorbid medical condition, including hypertension, a cardiopulmonary condition, sleep apnea, diabetes, or any life-threatening or serious medical condition that is weight induced.