R62.52 – Short stature (child)

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R62.52

Code: R62.52 (claims format: R6252)
Description: Short stature (child)
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › R62.5

Notes for R62.52

Applicable to:

Lack of growth
Physical retardation
Short stature NOS

Excludes1 (not coded here):

short stature due to endocrine disorder (E34.3-)

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):

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

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

Excludes1 (not coded here):

HIV disease resulting in failure to thrive (B20)
physical retardation due to malnutrition (E45)

Index terms for R62.52

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in R62.5

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R62.52?

R62.52 is the ICD-10-CM code for short stature (child), in the block R50-R69 (General symptoms and signs).

Is R62.52 a billable code?

Yes. R62.52 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R62.52 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.