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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cachexia

ICD-10 Coding for Cachexia

R64
E88.A

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

Also Known as:
Wasting syndrome
Inanition
Emaciation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cachexia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cachexia

Use ICD-10 code R64 for cachexia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cachexia

Billable Code
R64
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented weight loss ≥5% with muscle wasting
coding:
  • • No specific underlying condition documented
documentation:
  • • Excludes other causes like hyperthyroidism

Applicable To

  • • Wasting syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies weight loss percentage and muscle wasting.

Cachexia in diseases classified elsewhere

Billable Code
E88.A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Explicit documentation linking cachexia to an underlying condition

Applicable To

  • • Cachexia due to cancer
  • • Cachexia due to chronic disease

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage to the underlying condition is documented.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cachexia?

The ICD-10 code for cachexia is R64. Use E88.A if cachexia is due to an underlying condition.

Can cachexia and malnutrition be coded together?

Yes, cachexia (R64) and malnutrition (E43) can be coded together if both are documented.

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