ICD-9-CM 783.41 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 783.41 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
2015/16 ICD-10-CM R62.51 Failure to thrive (child)
Approximate Synonyms
Childhood failure to gain weight
Failure to gain weight, child
Failure to thrive syndrome, child
Failure to thrive, child
Pediatric failure to thrive
Clinical Information
A clinical finding indicating less than normal growth in infancy or early childhood
A condition of substandard growth or diminished capacity to maintain normal function
Growth disorder of infants and children due to nutritional and/or emotional deprivation and resulting in loss of weight and delayed physical, emotional, and social development