icd 10 code for underweioght

What is the ICD 10 code for underweight?

Underweight. R63.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM R63.6 became effective on October 1, 2018. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R63.6 - other international versions of ICD-10 R63.6 may differ.

What is the ICD 10 code for anorexia?

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R63.6 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Underweight. Underweight in childhood with bmi between 0 to 4 percentile; Underweight, pediatrics (0-4 bmi percentile); abnormal weight loss (R63.4); anorexia nervosa (F50.0-); malnutrition (E40-E46); code to identify body mass index (BMI), if known (Z68.-)

What is the ICD 10 code for low body mass index?

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z68.51 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, less than 5th percentile for age

What is a type 1 excludes note in ICD 10?

A type 1 excludes note is for used for when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition. excessive weight gain in pregnancy ( ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O26.0 obesity ( ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E66

Is underweight a diagnosis?

Being underweight can be a symptom of an underlying condition, in which case it is secondary. Unexplained weight loss may require a professional medical diagnosis. Being underweight can also cause other conditions, in which case it is primary.

What is the ICD-10 code for poor weight gain?

R63. 5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R63.

What is the ICD-10 code for BMI 17?

Z68. 1 - Body mass index [BMI] 19.9 or less, adult. ICD-10-CM.

What is the DX code for weight loss?

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 783.21 : Loss of weight.

What is DX code for weight gain?

ICD-10-CM Code for Abnormal weight gain R63. 5.

What is poor weight gain?

Poor weight gain is defined as gaining weight at a slower rate than other children who are the same age and sex. "Normal" ranges for weight are based upon the weight of thousands of children.

What BMI is underweight?

For most adults, an ideal BMI is in the 18.5 to 24.9 range. For children and young people aged 2 to 18, the BMI calculation takes into account age and gender as well as height and weight. If your BMI is: below 18.5 – you're in the underweight range.

What is diagnosis code Z71 3?

Dietary counseling and surveillanceICD-10 code Z71. 3 for Dietary counseling and surveillance is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

What does Z68 27 mean?

Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult Z68. 27 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is I10 diagnosis?

ICD-Code I10 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Essential (Primary) Hypertension.

What is DX code R63 4?

R63. 4 Abnormal weight loss - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.

What is the ICd 10 list of diseases and injuries?

The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to the code R63.6:

What does it mean when you are underweight?

Underweight means that it is lower than it should be for your health. Your healthy body weight depends on your sex and height. For children, it also depends on your age. A sudden, unexpected change in weight can be a sign of a medical problem.

What does "use additional code" mean?

The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.

What is a type 1 exclude note?

Type 1 Excludes. A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!". An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note.

Is low body weight co-occurrent?

Dangerously low body weight co-occurrent and due to anorexia nervosa of binge-eating purging type. Dangerously low body weight co-occurrent and due to anorexia nervosa of restricting type. Mild thinness in adulthood. Moderate thinness in adulthood. Moderate underweight in infancy childhood and adolescence.

Coding Notes for R63.6 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Use Additional Code note means a second code must be used in conjunction with this code. Codes with this note are Etiology codes and must be followed by a Manifestation code or codes.

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #640-641 - Misc disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids or electrolytes with MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'R63.6 - Underweight'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code R63.6. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 783.22 was previously used, R63.6 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.

What is the ICd 10 code for underweight?

R63.6 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Underweight . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 .

Do you include decimal points in ICD-10?

DO NOT include the decimal point when electronically filing claims as it may be rejected. Some clearinghouses may remove it for you but to avoid having a rejected claim due to an invalid ICD-10 code, do not include the decimal point when submitting claims electronically. See also: Underweight R63.6.