Question 1

Is R63 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, R63 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 R63 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code R63 represents Symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake. 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 R63 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code R63 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 R63?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for R63 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 R63?

Accepted Answer

Code R63 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: bulimia NOS (F50.2-). These conditions cannot be coded together with R63 as they represent different diagnoses.

R632026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes24Not included here

Notes9Additional information

Is R63 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code R63 mean?

When was ICD-10 code R63 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R63?

What conditions are excluded from R63?