R63.5 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Abnormal weight gain for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 1 excludes for R63.5 ICD 10 code
- excessive weight gain in pregnancy (O26.0-)
- obesity (E66.-)
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to R63.5 ICD10 Code:
- R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
- R50-R69 General symptoms and signs
- R63 Symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
R63.5 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about R63.5 ICD 10 code
Keeping a healthy weight is crucial. If you are underweight or overweight, or have obesity, you may have a higher risk of certain health problems.
About two thirds of adults in the U.S. are overweight or have obesity. Achieving a healthy weight can help you control your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. It might also help you prevent weight-related diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and some cancers.
Eating too much or not being physically active enough will make you overweight. To maintain your weight, the calories you eat must equal the energy you burn. To lose weight, you must use more calories than you eat. A weight-control strategy might include:
- Choosing low-fat, low-calorie foods
- Eating smaller portions
- Drinking water instead of sugary drinks
- Being physically active
Eating extra calories within a well-balanced diet can help to add weight.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
The information in this box was provided by MedlinePlus.gov