Skip to content

R63.6

Billable

Underweight

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

What This Code Means

A condition where a person weighs less than the normal healthy weight range for their height and age.

Coding Tips

  • Document the patient's BMI or specific weight measurements to support the underweight diagnosis
  • Investigate and code the underlying cause if documented (malnutrition, eating disorder, chronic illness)

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

Use Additional Code

  • code to identify body mass index (BMI), if known (Z68.-)

Code Hierarchy

Open R63.6 in the Interactive Encoder

See full code details, AI coding tips, HCC mappings, and related codes in our interactive encoder. Start your 14-day Pro trial — no credit card required.