ICD-10-CM R62: Lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood and adults

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for R62

Lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood and adults

Coding Notes & Guidelines for R62

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • delayed puberty (E30.0)
  • gonadal dysgenesis (Q99.1)
  • hypopituitarism (E23.0)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • HIV disease resulting in failure to thrive (B20)
  • physical retardation due to malnutrition (E45)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

failure to thrive in child under 28 days old (P92.6)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

short stature due to endocrine disorder (E34.3-)

Inclusion Terms
  • Delayed attainment of expected physiological developmental stage
  • Late talker
  • Late walker
Inclusion Terms

Infantilism NOS

Inclusion Terms

Failure to gain weight

Inclusion Terms
  • Lack of growth
  • Physical retardation
  • Short stature NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for R62):

R62.0 - Delayed milestone in childhood R62.5 - Other and 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) R62.52 - Short stature (child) R62.59 - Other lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood R62.7 - Adult failure to thrive

About ICD-10-CM Code R62 (Lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood and adults)

ICD-10-CM code R62 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R62 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about R62 - Lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood and adults. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood and adults.