Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for weight gain includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Weight Gain
Use ICD-10 code R63.5 for abnormal weight gain, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Body mass index (BMI)
Use to document BMI when linked to a weight-related diagnosis.
The ICD-10 code for abnormal weight gain is R63.5. It is used when there is clinically significant weight gain without a confirmed etiology.
Use R63.5 for weight gain without a confirmed obesity diagnosis. Obesity codes (E66.XX) require explicit provider documentation of obesity.