Cachexia (R64) ICD-10-CM
The R64 code range covers cachexia with 1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 1 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Codes in the R64 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- R64 Cachexia
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the R64 range.
Cachexia
General ill health, malnutrition, and weight loss, usually associated with chronic disease.
About the R64 Code Range
Cachexia means general ill health, malnutrition, and weight loss, usually associated with chronic disease. R64 identifies it within general symptoms and signs, a group under symptoms, signs, and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings not elsewhere classified.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the R64 range?
Of the 1 codes in this range, 1 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the R64 range classify?
The range classifies cachexia. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
