2025 ICD-10-CM code R63.2
Polyphagia (excessive eating).
Medical necessity is established by the need to investigate and address the underlying cause of the polyphagia.This might involve diagnostic testing or referral to a specialist for further evaluation and management.
Clinicians use this code when a patient presents with excessive eating or increased appetite. It's crucial to investigate the underlying cause, which could range from metabolic disorders like diabetes to psychological factors.
- Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
- R63 (Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems and other general symptoms and signs)
In simple words: This code signifies excessive hunger or increased appetite leading to overeating.
Polyphagia. Excessive eating. Hyperalimentation NOS.
Example 1: A patient with uncontrolled diabetes experiences persistent polyphagia due to the body's inability to utilize glucose effectively., A patient undergoing treatment for hyperthyroidism experiences increased appetite as a side effect of the medication. , A patient with an eating disorder presents with polyphagia and other associated symptoms.
Documentation should include the patient's reported symptoms, any associated signs, relevant medical history (including any existing medical conditions or medications), and the results of any diagnostic tests performed to evaluate the cause of polyphagia.
** Excludes1: bulimia NOS (F50.2); Excludes2: feeding difficulties (R63.3-)
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