ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R53.8
Other malaise and fatigue
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R53.8
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- combat exhaustion and fatigue (F43.0)
- congenital debility (P96.9)
- exhaustion and fatigue due to excessive exertion (T73.3)
- exhaustion and fatigue due to exposure (T73.2)
- exhaustion and fatigue due to heat (T67.-)
- exhaustion and fatigue due to pregnancy (O26.8-)
- exhaustion and fatigue due to recurrent depressive episode (F33)
- exhaustion and fatigue due to senile debility (R54)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
age-related physical debility (R54)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- chronic fatigue syndrome (G93.32)
- myalgic encephalomyelitis (G93.32)
- other post infection and related fatigue syndromes (G93.39)
- postviral fatigue syndrome (G93.31)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
exhaustion and fatigue due to depressive episode (F32.-)
Inclusion Terms
- Chronic debility
- Debility NOS
- General physical deterioration
- Malaise NOS
- Nervous debility
Inclusion Terms
- Fatigue NOS
- Lack of energy
- Lethargy
- Tiredness
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code R53.8 (Other malaise and fatigue)
ICD-10-CM code R53.8 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R53.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R53.8 - Other malaise and fatigue. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other malaise and fatigue.