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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Extreme Fatigue

ICD-10 Coding for Extreme Fatigue

R53.83
R53.0
G93.32

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

Also Known as:
Chronic Fatigue
Severe Fatigue
Fatigue Syndrome
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Extreme Fatigue

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Extreme Fatigue

Use ICD-10 code R53.83 for other fatigue, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other fatigue

Billable Code
R53.83
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Fatigue lasting more than 6 months with no specific cause identified.
documentation:
  • • Detailed documentation of fatigue's impact on daily life and exclusion of other conditions.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic fatigue, unspecified

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of R53.83 by ruling out more specific conditions.

Neoplasm-related fatigue

Billable Code
R53.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed diagnosis of neoplasm
  • • Documentation of fatigue as a direct result of cancer or its treatment

Applicable To

  • • Fatigue due to cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure neoplasm is coded first to reflect the primary condition.

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)

Billable Code
G93.32
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of post-exertional malaise
  • • Unrefreshing sleep
  • • Cognitive impairment
  • • Exclusion of other medical conditions

Applicable To

  • • Chronic fatigue syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure all ME/CFS criteria are documented before using this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

D63.0

Anemia in neoplastic disease

Use with R53.0 if anemia contributes to fatigue.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for extreme fatigue?

The ICD-10 code for extreme fatigue is R53.83, used when no specific underlying cause is identified.

How do you code fatigue related to cancer?

For cancer-related fatigue, use R53.0, sequencing the neoplasm code first, such as C50.912 for breast cancer.

What documentation is required for ME/CFS coding?

Document post-exertional malaise, unrefreshing sleep, and cognitive impairment to code ME/CFS with G93.32.

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