ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for growth lack of
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Lack of › growth”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding growth lack of
The ICD-10-CM code for growth lack of is R62.52 (Short stature (child)).
Within R62.5 (other and unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood), R62.52 is specifically for short stature (child). Related codes cover unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood (R62.50), failure to thrive (child) (R62.51) and other lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood (R62.59).
Don't report R62.52 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: short stature due to endocrine disorder (E34.3-).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for R62.52)
- short stature due to endocrine disorder (E34.3-)
Common questions about growth lack of ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for growth lack of?
- R62.52 — Short stature (child).
Is R62.52 billable?
- Yes. R62.52 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can R62.52 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R62.52 as a principal diagnosis.
Is R62.52 a CC or MCC?
- No. R62.52 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.