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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Picky Eater

ICD-10 Coding for Picky Eater

R63.39
R63.31
R63.32

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

Also Known as:
Selective Eating
Fussy Eating
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Picky Eater

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Picky Eater

Use ICD-10 code R63.39 for other feeding difficulties, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other feeding difficulties

Billable Code
R63.39
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Selective eating without nutritional impact
documentation:
  • Documented normal growth and no micronutrient deficiencies

Applicable To

  • • Picky eater

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies absence of significant nutritional or medical impact.

Pediatric Feeding Disorder, acute

Billable Code
R63.31
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Dysfunction in one or more domains
documentation:
  • Duration less than 3 months

Applicable To

  • • Acute feeding difficulties with dysfunction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure duration and dysfunction are clearly documented.

Pediatric Feeding Disorder, chronic

Billable Code
R63.32
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Dysfunction in one or more domains
documentation:
  • Duration 3 months or more

Applicable To

  • • Chronic feeding difficulties with dysfunction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure duration and dysfunction are clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E40-E46

Malnutrition

Use to specify malnutrition if present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a picky eater?

The ICD-10 code for a picky eater is R63.39, used for selective eating without significant nutritional or medical impact.

When should R63.39 be used?

R63.39 should be used for patients with selective eating habits that do not result in nutritional deficiencies or require medical intervention.

How is Pediatric Feeding Disorder coded?

Pediatric Feeding Disorder is coded as R63.31 for acute cases and R63.32 for chronic cases, depending on the duration and presence of dysfunction.

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