R62.5Header code — not billable

Other and unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

Short description: Oth and unsp lack of expected normal physiol dev in chldhd

Chapter
18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
Category
R62
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category R62

R62Lack of expected normal physiol dev in childhood and adultsR62.0Delayed milestone in childhoodYesR62.50Unsp lack of expected normal physiol dev in childhoodYesR62.51Failure to thrive (child)YesR62.52Short stature (child)YesR62.59Oth lack of expected normal physiol development in childhoodYesR62.7Adult failure to thriveYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R62.5?

R62.5 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other and unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood.

Is R62.5 a billable code?

No. R62.5 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is R62.5 in?

R62.5 falls under Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.

When did R62.5 become effective?

R62.5 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to R62.5?

R62.5 belongs to category R62, which includes 7 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.