R63.3
Non-billableFeeding difficulties
Feeding difficulties
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
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
- •eating disordersF50
- •feeding problems of newbornP92
- •infant feeding disorder of nonorganic originF98.2
Child Codes (4)
Related Codes(7)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(14)
UMLS
- Decreased oral intakeC0232466
- Difficulty feedingC0232466
- Feeding ProblemC0232466
- Feeding difficultiesC0232466
- Feeding difficultyC0232466
- Feeding problemC0232466
- Feeding problem (finding)C0232466
- Feeding problemsC0232466
- Poor feedingC0232466
- difficulties feedingC0232466
- difficulty feedingC0232466
- feeding difficultiesC0232466
- feeding problemC0232466
- feeding problemsC0232466
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for feeding difficulties?
The ICD-10-CM code for feeding difficulties is R63.3. The full clinical description is "Feeding difficulties". R63.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R63.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R63.3 represents “Feeding difficulties”. 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 R63.3 a billable code?
No, R63.3 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 R63.3.
What chapter is R63.3 in?
R63.3 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R63.3?
R63.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: bulimia NOS (F50.2-).
What are the subcategories under R63.3?
R63.3 has 4 child codes, including: R63.30 (Feeding difficulties, unspecified), R63.31 (Pediatric feeding disorder, acute), R63.32 (Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic), R63.39 (Other feeding difficulties).
What are the UMLS CUIs for R63.3?
R63.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0232466. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R63.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like feeding difficulties 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 R63.3?
R63.3 maps to the ICD-11 code: MG43.3Z (Feeding difficulties, unspecified).
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