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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Age-Related Physical Debility

ICD-10 Coding for Age-Related Physical Debility

R54

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for age-related physical debility includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Frailty
Senile Asthenia
Old Age Debility
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Age-Related Physical Debility

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Age-Related Physical Debility

Use ICD-10 code R54 for age-related physical debility, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Age-related physical debility

Billable Code
R54
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient exhibits signs of frailty without a specific underlying condition.
coding:
  • • Do not use if a more specific diagnosis is available.

Applicable To

  • • Senile asthenia
  • • Frailty

Important Notes

  • • R54 is appropriate when frailty is documented as age-related.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M62.84

Sarcopenia

Use when muscle loss is quantified and confirmed by tests like DEXA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for age-related physical debility?

The ICD-10 code for age-related physical debility is R54, which covers frailty and senile asthenia.

How should age-related physical debility be documented?

Document specific frailty indicators such as weight loss, grip strength, and gait speed to support the use of R54.

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