Age-related physical debility (R54) ICD-10-CM
The R54 code range covers age-related physical debility with 1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 1 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Inclusion Terms
These 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.
- Frailty
- Old age
- Senescence
- Senile asthenia
- Senile debility
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Codes in the R54 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- R54 Age-related physical debility
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the R54 range.
Frailty
A state of increased vulnerability to stressors, following declines in function and reserves across multiple physiologic systems, characterized by MUSCLE WEAKNESS; FATIGUE; slowed motor performance; low physical activity; and unintentional weight loss.
About the R54 Code Range
Age-related physical debility concerns physical decline associated with aging. Frailty means greater vulnerability to stress after declines in function and reserves across multiple body systems.
R54 sits within general symptoms and signs, in the broader chapter for symptoms, signs, and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the R54 range?
Of the 1 codes in this range, 1 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the R54 range classify?
The range classifies age-related physical debility. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
