R63.5
BillableAbnormal weight gain
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Unintended gain of body weight that occurs without increased caloric intake, potentially indicating metabolic, hormonal, or fluid retention issues.
Coding Tips
- •Document the amount of weight gain and timeframe to establish medical significance
- •Investigate for underlying causes such as hypothyroidism, fluid retention, medication side effects, or metabolic syndrome
Code Hierarchy
└R63Symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake└R63.5Abnormal weight gain
└R63.5Abnormal weight gain