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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Physical Debility

ICD-10 Coding for Physical Debility

R54

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for 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:
  • • Presence of frailty phenotype in patients aged ≥60.
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'age-related debility' or similar terms.

Applicable To

  • • Frailty
  • • Old age
  • • Senescence

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific age-related terms to justify R54.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z74.09

Other problems related to care provider dependency

Use as a secondary code when impaired mobility is documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for physical debility?

The ICD-10 code for age-related physical debility is R54, used when terms like 'frailty' or 'senile debility' are documented.

How should age-related debility be documented?

Age-related debility should be documented with specific terms such as 'frailty' or 'senile debility' and supported by functional assessments.

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