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R63.8

Billable

Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake

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

What This Code Means

Other abnormal symptoms related to eating and drinking patterns that don't fit into more specific categories.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when the specific symptom doesn't match more defined codes like anorexia or excessive thirst
  • •Document the specific symptom or sign observed to justify this non-specific code selection

Code Hierarchy

└R63Symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake└R63.8Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake
└R63.8Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake

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