R64 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Cachexia for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 1 excludes for R64 ICD 10 code
- abnormal weight loss (R63.4)
- nutritional marasmus (E41)
Terms applicables to R64 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to R64 ICD10 Code:
- R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
- R50-R69 General symptoms and signs
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
R64 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about R64 ICD 10 code
Food provides the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy. If you don't get enough nutrients -- including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals - you may suffer from malnutrition.
Causes of malnutrition include:
- Lack of specific nutrients in your diet. Even the lack of one vitamin can lead to malnutrition.
- An unbalanced diet
- Certain medical problems, such as malabsorption syndromes and cancers
Symptoms may include fatigue, dizziness, and weight loss. Or, you may have no symptoms. To diagnose the cause of the problem, your doctor may do blood tests and a nutritional assessment. Treatment may include replacing the missing nutrients and treating the underlying cause.
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