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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for weight

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Weight”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding weight

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for weight; the code depends on the details below.

More specific weight codes (official index)

  • 1000-2499 grams at birth (low)
  • 999 grams or less at birth (extremely low)
  • and length below 10th percentile for gestational age P05.1 — Newborn small for gestational age
  • below but length above 10th percentile for gestational age P05.0 — Newborn light for gestational age
  • gain (abnormal) (excessive) R63.5 — Abnormal weight gain
  • in pregnancy
  • low
  • loss (abnormal) (cause unknown) R63.4 — Abnormal weight loss

Common questions about weight ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for gain weight?

R63.5 — Abnormal weight gain.

What is the ICD-10 code for loss weight?

R63.4 — Abnormal weight loss.