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

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · General symptoms and signs

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code R62.5
Code
R62.5 (claims format: R625)
Description
Other and unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Short description
Oth and unsp lack of expected normal physiol dev in chldhd
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Block
R50-R69 General symptoms and signs
Parent codes
R62

Billable codes under R62.5

R62.5 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for R62.5

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • HIV disease resulting in failure to thrive (B20)
  • physical retardation due to malnutrition (E45)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

R62 – Lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood and adults

Excludes1 (not coded here):

Related codes in R62

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R62.5?

R62.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for other and unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood, in the block R50-R69 (General symptoms and signs).

Is R62.5 a billable code?

No. R62.5 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does R62.5 belong to?

It belongs to category R62 – Lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood and adults.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.