Question 1

Is R62 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, R62 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code R62 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code R62 represents Lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood and adults. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code R62 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code R62 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R62?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for R62 is section:R50-R69 (General symptoms and signs (R50-R69)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from R62?

Accepted Answer

Code R62 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: delayed puberty (E30.0); gonadal dysgenesis (Q99.1); hypopituitarism (E23.0). These conditions cannot be coded together with R62 as they represent different diagnoses.

R622026

Excludes13Not coded together

Excludes24Not included here

Notes9Additional information

Is R62 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code R62 mean?

When was ICD-10 code R62 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R62?

What conditions are excluded from R62?