Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for fatigue and malaise includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Fatigue and Malaise
Use ICD-10 code R53.0 for neoplastic (malignant) related fatigue, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
The ICD-10 code for chronic fatigue, unspecified, is R53.82. It is used when fatigue persists for more than 6 months without an identifiable cause.
For fatigue related to cancer, use R53.0, ensuring the malignancy is coded first. This code is for fatigue directly linked to cancer or its treatment.