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R63.1

Billable

Polydipsia

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Excessive thirst and increased drinking of fluids, often a symptom of conditions like diabetes or dehydration.

Coding Tips

  • •Investigate and document the underlying cause (diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, fever) when identified
  • •Code the primary condition separately if it is the cause of polydipsia

Code Hierarchy

└R63Symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake└R63.1Polydipsia
└R63.1Polydipsia

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