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R53.83

Billable

Other fatigue

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Extreme tiredness and lack of energy that doesn't fit into other fatigue categories. This is used for fatigue that is documented but doesn't have a specific identified cause.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a catch-all code for fatigue not classified as malignancy-related or chronic fatigue
  • •Review the clinical context to determine if a more specific fatigue code would be appropriate

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

  • exhaustion and fatigue due to depressive episode (F32.-)

Code Hierarchy

└R53Malaise and fatigue└R53.8Other malaise and fatigue└R53.83Other fatigue
└R53.83Other fatigue

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