ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R62.5
Other and unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R62.5
- HIV disease resulting in failure to thrive (B20)
- physical retardation due to malnutrition (E45)
failure to thrive in child under 28 days old (P92.6)
short stature due to endocrine disorder (E34.3-)
Infantilism NOS
Failure to gain weight
- Lack of growth
- Physical retardation
- Short stature NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code R62.5 (Other and unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood)
ICD-10-CM code R62.5 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 R62.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R62.5 - Other and unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood. 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 Other and unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood.