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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Weakness and Fatigue

ICD-10 Coding for Weakness and Fatigue

R53.1
R53.0
M62.81

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

Also Known as:
Generalized Weakness
Muscle Weakness
Chronic Fatigue
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Weakness and Fatigue

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

Use ICD-10 code R53.1 for weakness, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Weakness

Billable Code
R53.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Generalized weakness with normal neurological exam

Applicable To

  • • Generalized weakness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes a thorough neurological examination to rule out specific causes.

Neoplastic (malignant) related fatigue

Billable Code
R53.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Fatigue due to cancer

Important Notes

  • • Sequence the neoplasm code first, followed by R53.0.

Muscle weakness (generalized)

Billable Code
M62.81
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Generalized muscle weakness

Important Notes

  • • Document muscle strength testing results.

Other fatigue

Billable Code
R53.83
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Chronic fatigue

Important Notes

  • • Document duration and impact on daily life.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z00.00

Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

Use when no specific cause for weakness is identified.

C00-D49

Neoplasms

Must be paired with the specific neoplasm code.

R26.81

Unsteadiness on feet

Use if unsteady gait is present.

Z73.6

Limitations of activities due to fatigue

Use to document impact on daily activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for generalized weakness?

The ICD-10 code for generalized weakness is R53.1, used when there is no specific etiology identified.

How do you code fatigue related to cancer?

For fatigue related to cancer, use R53.0, ensuring the neoplasm is coded first.

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