ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R62.51
Failure to thrive (child)
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R62.51
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
failure to thrive in child under 28 days old (P92.6)
Inclusion Terms
Failure to gain weight
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code R62.51 (Failure to thrive)
ICD-10-CM code R62.51 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 R62.51 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R62.51 - Failure to thrive (child). 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 Failure to thrive.