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R68.81

Billable

Early satiety

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

What This Code Means

A feeling of fullness or satisfaction after eating only a small amount of food.

Coding Tips

  • •Determine if early satiety is related to a specific condition (gastric surgery, malignancy, gastroparesis) and code accordingly
  • •Document associated symptoms such as weight loss or nausea to support the clinical picture

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