ICD Code R63-

ICD code R63- is used to indicate symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake, such as anorexia, polyphagia, polydipsia, and abnormal weight gain or loss.

1. Presence of abnormal weight gain or loss not attributable to a specific disease process

2. Unintentional or unexplained changes in appetite, including increased or decreased appetite

3. Documented abnormal findings related to food intake, such as persistent overeating or undereating

4. Clinical observation of abnormal feeding patterns or behaviors

5. Symptoms of cachexia, anorexia, or polyphagia without a definitive underlying diagnosis

6. Evidence of abnormal weight or appetite changes identified during routine screening or assessment

7. Patient-reported symptoms of significant changes in eating habits or body weight

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code R63- include:

- 99202–99215 (Evaluation and Management services)

- 99401–99404 (Preventive medicine counseling)

- 97802–97804 (Medical nutrition therapy)

- 99406–99407 (Behavioral counseling for risk factor reduction)

- 96156, 96158–96159, 96164–96165 (Health behavior assessment and intervention)

- 99408–99409 (Alcohol and/or substance abuse structured screening and brief intervention)

- 99417 (Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific clinical scenario and services provided for ICD code R63-.

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