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DiagnosesGross Motor Delay

Gross Motor Delay

ICD-10 Coding for Gross Motor Delay(R62.0, F82)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYPediatrics
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Gross Motor Delay?
Essential facts and insights about Gross Motor Delay

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Delayed ability to sit, crawl, walk, or run compared to peers
  • Assessment of developmental milestones indicating delays
  • Observation of motor skills during play and daily activities

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient's developmental history and milestones
  • Specific terminology such as 'gross motor skills' and 'developmental delay'
  • Examples of documentation include detailed descriptions of observed motor skills and parental concerns

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Usage guidelines emphasize the importance of documenting specific delays and their impact on daily functioning.
  • Common errors include using codes for other developmental disorders when gross motor delay is the primary concern.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Excludes conditions such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy that may present with similar symptoms but have different underlying causes.
  • Alternative codes may include those for specific developmental disorders if applicable.

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
F82
Specific developmental disorder of motor function
R62.50
Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Ancillary Codes
Z13.42
Differential Codes
F82
R62.0

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Pediatrics

Specialty Applications

  • Infants and young children exhibiting developmental delays
  • Pediatric clinics, early intervention programs, and rehabilitation settings

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Include detailed developmental history and specific observations of motor skills.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the severity and specifics of the delay for appropriate reimbursement.