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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Tiredness/Fatigue

ICD-10 Coding for Tiredness/Fatigue

R53.83
R53.82
G93.32

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Tiredness/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

  • • Fatigue less than 6 weeks, no underlying cause

Applicable To

  • • Fatigue NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the duration and lack of underlying cause.

Chronic fatigue, unspecified

Billable Code
R53.82
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Fatigue lasting more than 6 weeks
  • • Exclusion of other causes

Applicable To

  • • Chronic fatigue NOS

Important Notes

  • • Document duration, severity, and impact on daily activities.

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome

Billable Code
G93.32
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • CDC criteria for ME/CFS
  • • Exclusion of other conditions

Applicable To

  • • Chronic fatigue syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure explicit documentation of ME/CFS diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

D63.0

Anemia in neoplastic disease

Use when fatigue is secondary to anemia due to neoplasm.

R53.0

Fatigue due to neoplasm

Use when fatigue is directly linked to active malignancy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic fatigue?

The ICD-10 code for chronic fatigue is R53.82, used when fatigue persists for more than 6 weeks without meeting ME/CFS criteria.

How is ME/CFS coded in ICD-10?

ME/CFS is coded as G93.32 in ICD-10, requiring documentation of CDC criteria including post-exertional malaise and unrefreshing sleep.

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