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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lethargy

ICD-10 Coding for Lethargy

R53.83

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

Also Known as:
Fatigue
Exhaustion
Tiredness
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lethargy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lethargy

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:
  • • Persistent fatigue with no improvement from rest.
coding:
  • • No specific underlying condition identified.
documentation:
  • • Documented impact on daily activities.

Applicable To

  • • Lethargy
  • • Tiredness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies if lethargy is a symptom of another condition.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

D63.0

Anemia in neoplastic disease

Use when lethargy is due to anemia related to cancer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lethargy?

The ICD-10 code for lethargy is R53.83, used when lethargy is unexplained or multifactorial.

When should R53.83 be used?

R53.83 should be used when lethargy is present without a specific underlying condition.

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