R63.31 – Pediatric feeding disorder, acute

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R63.31
Code
R63.31 (claims format: R6331)
Description
Pediatric feeding disorder, acute
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
R63 › R63.3

Notes for R63.31

Applicable to:
  • Pediatric feeding dysfunction, acute
Code also:
  • , if applicable, associated conditions such as:
  • aspiration pneumonia (J69.0)
  • dysphagia (R13.1-)
  • gastro-esophageal reflux disease (K21.-)
  • malnutrition (E40-E46)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

R63 – Symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake

Excludes1 (not coded here):

R63.3 – Feeding difficulties

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • eating disorders (F50.-)
  • feeding problems of newborn (P92.-)
  • infant feeding disorder of nonorganic origin (F98.2-)

Index terms for R63.31

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

Related codes in R63.3

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R63.31?

R63.31 is the ICD-10-CM code for pediatric feeding disorder, acute, in the block R50-R69 (General symptoms and signs).

Is R63.31 a billable code?

Yes. R63.31 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R63.31 belong to?

It belongs to category R63 – Symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake.

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.