icd code for underweight

What is the purpose of ICD 10?

Oct 01, 2021 · Underweight 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code R63.6 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 R63.6 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the diagnosis code for overweight?

R63.6 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of underweight. The code R63.6 is valid during the fiscal year 2022 from October 01, 2021 through September 30, 2022 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The ICD-10-CM code R63.6 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like anorexia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, anorexia …

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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.-) ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R63.6.

What are the common ICD 10 codes?

Underweight (R63.6) R63.5 R63.6 R63.8 ICD-10-CM Code for Underweight R63.6 ICD-10 code R63.6 for Underweight is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified . Subscribe to Codify and get the code details in a flash.

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 code for weight loss?

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

What is the ICD 10 code for weight gain?

ICD-10 code: R63. 5 Abnormal weight gain - gesund.bund.de.

What is the ICD 10 code for poor intake?

R63.8The VICC advises that in the absence of documentation of the reason for the poor oral intake, the appropriate code to assign is R63. 8 Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake, which can be reached by following index entry Symptoms specified, involving, food and oral intake.

What is ICD-10 code for abnormal weight loss?

R63.4ICD-10 code: R63. 4 Abnormal weight loss - gesund.bund.de.

What is the CPT code for abnormal weight loss?

R63. 4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is abnormal weight gain?

Normal weight gain is usually caused by eating too much or exercising too little. It can also happen as you get older. But abnormal weight gain has other causes. It can be caused by a problem with your thyroid gland, called hypothyroidism.

What is the ICD 9 code for abnormal weight gain?

5 converts directly to: 2015 ICD-9-CM 783.1 Abnormal weight gain.

What is R53 83?

ICD-10 | Other fatigue (R53. 83)

What is the ICD-10 code for anorexia?

R63. 0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD-10 code for hypomagnesemia?

E83.42ICD-10 | Hypomagnesemia (E83. 42)

What is the correct ICD-10 code for leukocytosis?

288.60 - Leukocytosis, unspecified. ICD-10-CM.

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.