ICD-10 R63.3
Non-Billable HeaderFeeding difficulties
About ICD-10-CM R63.3
ICD-10-CM code R63.3 represents Feeding difficulties. This is a non-billable header code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R63). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R63.3 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of R63.3, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- eating disorders (F50.-)
- feeding problems of newborn (P92.-)
- infant feeding disorder of nonorganic origin (F98.2-)
Medicare LCD Coverage for R63.3
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R63.3 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R63.3.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but R63.3 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R63.3
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Convert R63.3 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| R63.3 | 7833 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To R63.3
Other codes in section R50-R69 (General symptoms and signs).
ICD-10 R63.3, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R63.3 billable? +
No, R63.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block R63 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for R63.3? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): eating disorders (F50.-); feeding problems of newborn (P92.-); infant feeding disorder of nonorganic origin (F98.2-)
What ICD-9 codes does R63.3 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, R63.3 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7833. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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