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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Debility

ICD-10 Coding for Debility

R54
R53.81
M62.84

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

Also Known as:
General Weakness
Age-related Frailty
Senile Debility
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Debility

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for 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 age ≥65 with documented frailty
documentation:
  • • Specific mention of 'age-related' or 'senile' debility

Applicable To

  • • Senile debility
  • • Age-related frailty

Important Notes

  • • Ensure age-related criteria are clearly documented to justify R54.

Other malaise and fatigue

Billable Code
R53.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documentation of non-specific weakness or fatigue not related to age

Applicable To

  • • General debility

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies non-age-related weakness.

Sarcopenia

Billable Code
M62.84
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented muscle mass loss via imaging or physical assessment

Applicable To

  • • Muscle loss

Important Notes

  • • Always document and code the underlying condition first.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z74.01

Need for assistance with personal care

Use when documenting the need for assistive devices or personal care assistance.

M62.81

Muscle weakness (generalized)

Use when documenting specific muscle weakness.

E88.89

Other specified metabolic disorders

Use when sarcopenia is related to metabolic disorders.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for age-related debility is R54, used for patients aged 65 and older with documented frailty.

How do you code general debility?

General debility is coded as R53.81, applicable for non-age-related weakness or fatigue.

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