R62: Lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood and adults
Codes under R62 (Lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood and adults). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| R62.0 | Delayed milestone in childhood | ✓ |
| R62.0 | Delayed milestone in childhood | ✓ |
| R62.5 | Other and unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood | — |
| R62.5 | Other and unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood | — |
| R62.7 | Adult failure to thrive | ✓ |
| R62.7 | Adult failure to thrive | ✓ |
| R62.50 | Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood | ✓ |
| R62.50 | Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood | ✓ |
| R62.51 | Failure to thrive (child) | ✓ |
| R62.51 | Failure to thrive (child) | ✓ |
| R62.52 | Short stature (child) | ✓ |
| R62.52 | Short stature (child) | ✓ |
| R62.59 | Other lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood | ✓ |
| R62.59 | Other lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code R62?
R62 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood and adults. It contains 14 more specific diagnosis codes, 12 of which are billable.
Is R62 a billable code?
No — R62 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example R62.0 — Delayed milestone in childhood). 12 of the 14 codes under R62 are billable.
What codes fall under R62?
R62 includes R62.0, R62.0, R62.5, R62.5, R62.7, plus 9 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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