Question 1

Is R64 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, R64 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for cachexia. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code R64 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code R64 represents Cachexia. 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 R64 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code R64 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 R64?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for R64 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 R64?

Accepted Answer

Code R64 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: abnormal weight loss (R63.4); cachexia due to underlying condition (E88.A); nutritional marasmus (E41). These conditions cannot be coded together with R64 as they represent different diagnoses.

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Excludes13Not coded together

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Notes9Additional information

Also Known As10Alternative terms

Is R64 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code R64 mean?

When was ICD-10 code R64 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R64?

What conditions are excluded from R64?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code R64?

How common is hospitalization for R64?