Is ICD-10-CM code R62 billable?

No, R62 (Lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood and adults) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code R62 belong to?

R62 belongs to Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: R00–R99 (Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings).

R62Non-billable

Lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood and adults

Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings·General symptoms and signs (R50-R69)·category·FY 2026

Use a more specific code (2 billable, 1 non-billable)

R62.0Delayed milestone in childhood R62.5Other and unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhoodhas subcodes R62.7Adult failure to thrive

CH18 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
signs and symptoms of breast (N63, N64.5)

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)

delayed puberty (E30.0)
gonadal dysgenesis (Q99.1)
hypopituitarism (E23.0)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH18Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

R50-R69General symptoms and signs (R50-R69)

R62Lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood and adultsNot billable

R62.0Delayed milestone in childhoodBillable

R62.5Other and unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhoodSubcodes

R62.7Adult failure to thriveBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.