R62.51
ICD-10-CM Coding Rules
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R62.51
Applicable To
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Failure to gain weight
Approximate Synonyms
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Childhood failure to gain weight
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Failure to gain weight, child
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Failure to thrive, child
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Pediatric failure to thrive
Clinical Information
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A clinical finding indicating less than normal growth in infancy or early childhood
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A condition of substandard growth or diminished capacity to maintain normal function.
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Growth disorder of infants and children due to nutritional and/or emotional deprivation and resulting in loss of weight and delayed physical, emotional, and social development.
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Inability to grow and develop normally
Details
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R62.51 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM R62.51 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R62.51 – other international versions of ICD-10 R62.51 may differ.