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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Adult Failure to Thrive

ICD-10 Coding for Adult Failure to Thrive

R62.7

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for adult failure to thrive includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
AFTT
Failure to Thrive in Adults
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Adult Failure to Thrive

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Adult Failure to Thrive

Use ICD-10 code R62.7 for adult failure to thrive, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Adult failure to thrive

Billable Code
R62.7
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • No single dominant condition explains decline.
coding:
  • Use when no definitive underlying condition is confirmed.
documentation:
  • Document specific symptoms and functional decline.

Applicable To

  • • Multifactorial decline in adults

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the multifactorial nature of the decline.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E46

Unspecified protein-energy malnutrition

Use alongside R62.7 if malnutrition is a contributing factor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for adult failure to thrive?

The ICD-10 code for adult failure to thrive is R62.7. It is used when there is a multifactorial decline without a dominant underlying condition.

When should R62.7 be used as a primary diagnosis?

R62.7 should be used as a primary diagnosis only when no definitive underlying condition is confirmed and the decline is multifactorial.

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