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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Decreased Oral Intake

ICD-10 Coding for Decreased Oral Intake

R63.8
E43

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

Also Known as:
Poor Oral Intake
Reduced Food Consumption
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Decreased Oral Intake

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Decreased Oral Intake

Use ICD-10 code R63.8 for other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake

Billable Code
R63.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented intake <50% of needs without known cause.

Applicable To

  • • Poor oral intake
  • • Decreased oral intake

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of a known cause before using R63.8.

Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

Billable Code
E43
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • BMI <18.5
  • • Albumin <3.0 g/dL
  • • Weight loss >10%

Applicable To

  • • Severe malnutrition

Important Notes

  • • Ensure malnutrition is documented with clinical criteria.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R63.3

Feeding difficulties

Use when feeding difficulties are documented alongside decreased intake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for decreased oral intake?

The ICD-10 code for decreased oral intake is R63.8, used when the cause is unspecified.

When should R63.8 be used?

R63.8 should be used when decreased oral intake is documented without a known cause.

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