R62.0
Billable

Delayed milestone in childhood

Billable / Specific Code

What is Delayed milestone in childhood?

ICD-10-CM R62.0 is the diagnosis code for Delayed milestone in childhood. This code falls under the section "General symptoms and signs" within Chapter 18 — Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for R62.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Delayed attainment of expected physiological developmental stage
  • Late talker
  • Late walker

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where R62.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is R62.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, R62.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does R62.0 mean?

R62.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Delayed milestone in childhood". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of R62.0?

The parent code of R62.0 is R62 ("Lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood and adults"). R62.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is R62.0 in?

R62.0 is located in Section R50-R69 — "General symptoms and signs" within Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use R62.0?

Use R62.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Delayed milestone in childhood" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Delayed milestone in childhood?

The ICD-10-CM code for Delayed milestone in childhood is R62.0.

Can R62.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, R62.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is R62.0 in?

R62.0 is in Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is R62.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, R62.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousR62Lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood and adultsNext →R62.5Other and unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Code Details
R62.0
Delayed milestone in childhood
Billable / Specific Code
18 — Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
R50-R69 — General symptoms and signs
2026 ICD-10-CM