R62.5
Non-billableOth and unsp lack of expected normal physiol dev in chldhd
Other and unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •abnormal findings on antenatal screening of motherO28
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
- •signs and symptoms of breast,N63, N64.5
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oth and unsp lack of expected normal physiol dev in chldhd?
The ICD-10-CM code for oth and unsp lack of expected normal physiol dev in chldhd is R62.5. The full clinical description is "Other and unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood". R62.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R62.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R62.5 represents “Other and unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood”. It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is R62.5 a billable code?
No, R62.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under R62.5.
What chapter is R62.5 in?
R62.5 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R62.5?
R62.5 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: delayed puberty (E30.0); gonadal dysgenesis (Q99.1); hypopituitarism (E23.0); and 2 more.
What are the subcategories under R62.5?
R62.5 has 4 child codes, including: R62.50 (Unsp lack of expected normal physiol dev in childhood), R62.51 (Failure to thrive (child)), R62.52 (Short stature (child)), R62.59 (Oth lack of expected normal physiol development in childhood).
What are the UMLS CUIs for R62.5?
R62.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2830459. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R62.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like oth and unsp lack of expected normal physiol dev in chldhd affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of R62.5?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for R62.5 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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