Understanding Other Fatigue diagnosis, R53.83 in ICD-10-CM, requires accurate clinical documentation for appropriate medical billing and coding. This resource provides guidance on fatigue unspecified, excluding chronic fatigue syndrome, for healthcare professionals, focusing on diagnostic criteria, symptoms, and related terms like malaise, exhaustion, and low energy. Learn about differential diagnosis and ensure proper medical coding for optimal reimbursement.
Also known as
Malaise and fatigue
Covers general weakness, tiredness, and exhaustion.
Other neurotic disorders
Includes neurasthenia which can present with fatigue.
Postviral fatigue syndrome
Specifically for fatigue following a viral infection.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is fatigue related to a medical condition?
Yes
Is the condition documented?
No
Is fatigue related to a medication?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Other Fatigue |
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome |
Neurasthenia |
Coding R53.84 (Other fatigue) without adequate documentation specifying other diagnoses may lead to claim denials.
Underlying conditions contributing to fatigue may be missed, impacting DRG assignment and reimbursement.
Insufficient clinical validation for fatigue complaints can trigger audits and queries, delaying payment.
Patient presents with persistent and unexplained fatigue (Other Fatigue, R53.83), impacting daily activities and quality of life. Symptoms include generalized weakness, tiredness, exhaustion, and reduced physical and mental endurance. Onset of fatigue is gradual and not relieved by rest. Differential diagnosis includes chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, depression, anemia, hypothyroidism, sleep disorders, and other medical conditions. Comprehensive metabolic panel, complete blood count, thyroid stimulating hormone, and sleep study were ordered and results are pending or within normal limits, ruling out common organic causes. Patient reports no history of substance abuse or significant psychosocial stressors. Physical examination revealed no abnormalities. Assessment indicates Other Fatigue, a diagnosis of exclusion after other potential etiologies have been investigated and ruled out. Plan includes patient education on fatigue management strategies, including graded exercise therapy, activity pacing, and stress reduction techniques. Referral to occupational therapy for activity modification and energy conservation strategies may be considered. Follow-up scheduled in four weeks to reassess symptom improvement and adjust treatment plan as needed. ICD-10 code R53.83 is documented for medical billing and coding purposes. Further investigation may be warranted if symptoms persist or worsen.