R53.83 - Other fatigue
| ICD-10: | R53.83 |
| Short Description: | Other fatigue |
| Long Description: | Other fatigue |
| Status: | Valid for Submission |
| Version: | ICD-10-CM 2023 |
| Code Classification: |
R53.83 is a billable ICD-10 code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other fatigue. The code is valid during the fiscal year 2023 from October 01, 2022 through September 30, 2023 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
According to ICD-10-CM guidelines this code should not to be used as a principal diagnosis code when a related definitive diagnosis has been established.
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Asthenia
- Exhausted on least exertion
- Exhaustion
- Exhaustion - physiological
- Extreme exhaustion
- Fatigability
- Fatigue
- Fatigue due to chemotherapy
- Fatigue due to radiation therapy
- Fatigue due to treatment
- Fatigue with AIDS
- Finding of general energy
- Finding of general stamina
- Generally unwell
- Heavy feeling
- Increased need for rest
- Lack of energy
- Lack of stamina
- Lethargy
- Malaise
- Malaise and fatigue
- Occasionally tired
- Overwork
- Postexertional fatigue
- Quickly exhausted
- Reduced level of fatigue
- Sensation of heaviness in limbs
- Tired
- Tired on least exertion
- Tires quickly
- Underactive infant
- Underexertion
Clinical Information
- Asthenopia-. term generally used to describe complaints related to refractive error, ocular muscle imbalance, including pain or aching around the eyes, burning and itchiness of the eyelids, ocular fatigue, and headaches.
- Auditory Fatigue-. loss of sensitivity to sounds as a result of auditory stimulation, manifesting as a temporary shift in auditory threshold. the temporary threshold shift, tts, is expressed in decibels.
- Compassion Fatigue-. emotional distress caused by repeated or prolonged expression of compassion or empathy. it may occur in individuals working in care giving professions.
- Fatigue-. the state of weariness following a period of exertion, mental or physical, characterized by a decreased capacity for work and reduced efficiency to respond to stimuli.
- Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic-. a syndrome characterized by persistent or recurrent fatigue, diffuse musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbances, and subjective cognitive impairment of 6 months duration or longer. symptoms are not caused by ongoing exertion; are not relieved by rest; and result in a substantial reduction of previous levels of occupational, educational, social, or personal activities. minor alterations of immune, neuroendocrine, and autonomic function may be associated with this syndrome. there is also considerable overlap between this condition and fibromyalgia. (from semin neurol 1998;18(2):237-42; ann intern med 1994 dec 15;121(12): 953-9)
- Fractures, Stress-. fractures due to the strain caused by repetitive exercise. they are thought to arise from a combination of muscle fatigue and bone failure, and occur in situations where bone remodeling predominates over repair. the most common sites of stress fractures are the metatarsus; fibula; tibia; and femoral neck.
- Heat Stress Disorders-. a group of conditions that develop due to overexposure or overexertion in excessive environmental heat.
- Mental Fatigue-. a condition of low alertness or cognitive impairment, usually associated with prolonged mental activities or stress.
- Muscle Fatigue-. a state arrived at through prolonged and strong contraction of a muscle. studies in athletes during prolonged submaximal exercise have shown that muscle fatigue increases in almost direct proportion to the rate of muscle glycogen depletion. muscle fatigue in short-term maximal exercise is associated with oxygen lack and an increased level of blood and muscle lactic acid, and an accompanying increase in hydrogen-ion concentration in the exercised muscle.
- Voice Disorders-. pathological processes that affect voice production, usually involving vocal cords and the laryngeal mucosa. voice disorders can be caused by organic (anatomical), or functional (emotional or psychological) factors leading to dysphonia; aphonia; and defects in voice quality, loudness, and pitch.
- Asthenia-. clinical sign or symptom manifested as debility, or lack or loss of strength and energy.
- Neurocirculatory Asthenia-. a clinical syndrome characterized by palpitation, shortness of breath, labored breathing, subjective complaints of effort and discomfort, all following slight physical exertion. other symptoms may be dizziness, tremulousness, sweating, and insomnia. neurocirculatory asthenia is most typically seen as a form of anxiety disorder.
- Lethargy-. a general state of sluggishness, listless, or uninterested, with being tired, and having difficulty concentrating and doing simple tasks. it may be related to depression or drug addiction.
- Fibromyalgia-. a common nonarticular rheumatic syndrome characterized by myalgia and multiple points of focal muscle tenderness to palpation (trigger points). muscle pain is typically aggravated by inactivity or exposure to cold. this condition is often associated with general symptoms, such as sleep disturbances, fatigue, stiffness, headaches, and occasionally depression. there is significant overlap between fibromyalgia and the chronic fatigue syndrome (fatigue syndrome, chronic). fibromyalgia may arise as a primary or secondary disease process. it is most frequent in females aged 20 to 50 years. (from adams et al., principles of neurology, 6th ed, p1494-95)
- Fatigue, CTCAE 3.0|Fatigue (asthenia, lethargy, malaise)-. an unfavorable feeling of fatigue temporally associated with the use of a medical treatment or procedure.
- Grade 1 Fatigue, CTCAE|CTCAE Grade 1 Fatigue (asthenia, lethargy, malaise)|Grade 1 Fatigue|Grade 1 Fatigue (asthenia, lethargy, malaise)-. fatigue relieved by rest
- Grade 1 Malaise, CTCAE|Grade 1 Malaise-. uneasiness or lack of well being
- Grade 2 Fatigue, CTCAE|CTCAE Grade 2 Fatigue (asthenia, lethargy, malaise)|Grade 2 Fatigue|Grade 2 Fatigue (asthenia, lethargy, malaise)-. fatigue not relieved by rest; limiting instrumental adl
- Grade 2 Malaise, CTCAE|Grade 2 Malaise-. uneasiness or lack of well being limiting instrumental adl
- Grade 3 Fatigue, CTCAE|CTCAE Grade 3 Fatigue (asthenia, lethargy, malaise)|Grade 3 Fatigue|Grade 3 Fatigue (asthenia, lethargy, malaise)-. fatigue not relieved by rest, limiting self care adl
- Grade 3 Malaise, CTCAE|Grade 3 Malaise-. uneasiness or lack of well being limiting self-care adl
- Malaise-. a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness, an out-of-sorts feeling.
- Malaise, CTCAE|Malaise|Malaise-. a disorder characterized by a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness, an out-of-sorts feeling.
- Post-Exertional Malaise|Post Exertional Malaise-. a feeling of malaise after physical or mental effort or stress.
- Extreme Exhaustion-. extreme fatigue; inability to respond to stimuli.
- How Often Experience Extreme Exhaustion|Frequency Experiencing Extreme Exhaustion|How often did you experience extreme exhaustion-. a question about how often an individual experiences or experienced extreme exhaustion.
Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to this diagnosis code:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion TermsThese terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Fatigue NOS
- Lack of energy
- Lethargy
- Tiredness
Type 2 Excludes
Type 2 ExcludesA type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
- exhaustion and fatigue due to depressive episode F32
Index to Diseases and Injuries References
The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index:
- - Exhaustion, exhaustive (physical NEC) - R53.83
- - Lethargy - R53.83
- - Overstrained - R53.83
- - Overworked - R53.83
- - Prostration - R53.83
- - Tiredness - R53.83
- - Vitality, lack or want of - R53.83
Convert to ICD-9 Code
| Source ICD-10 Code | Target ICD-9 Code | |
|---|---|---|
| R53.83 | 780.79 - Malaise and fatigue NEC | |
| Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code. | ||
Patient Education
Fatigue
Everyone feels tired now and then. Sometimes you may just want to stay in bed. But, after a good night's sleep, most people feel refreshed and ready to face a new day. If you continue to feel tired for weeks, it's time to see your doctor. He or she may be able to help you find out what's causing your fatigue and recommend ways to relieve it.
Fatigue itself is not a disease. Medical problems, treatments, and personal habits can add to fatigue. These include:
- Taking certain medicines, such as antidepressants, antihistamines, and medicines for nausea and pain
- Having medical treatments, like chemotherapy and radiation
- Recovering from major surgery
- Anxiety, stress, or depression
- Staying up too late
- Drinking too much alcohol or too many caffeinated drinks
- Pregnancy
One disorder that causes extreme fatigue is chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). This fatigue is not the kind of tired feeling that goes away after you rest. Instead, it lasts a long time and limits your ability to do ordinary daily activities.
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Code History
- FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
- FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)
