Lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood and adults
ICD-10 R62 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood and adults.
The ICD-10 Level 1 Category code R62 pertains to the lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood and adults. This category encompasses a range of conditions that indicate a delay or absence of typical growth and developmental milestones. It includes issues such as developmental delays, failure to thrive, and other growth-related disorders that may affect physical, cognitive, or emotional development. Clinicians may encounter patients who exhibit signs of inadequate growth or developmental progress, prompting the use of this code to describe their clinical status accurately.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Conditions covered under R62 include developmental delays, failure to thrive, and other growth-related disorders that indicate a lack of expected normal physiological development.
R62 codes should be used when there is documented evidence of developmental delays or inadequate growth, supported by clinical assessments and patient history.
Documentation for R62 should include detailed clinical assessments, growth charts, developmental evaluations, and any relevant patient history that supports the diagnosis of lack of expected normal physiological development.
