ICD Code R53.8

ICD code R53.8 is other malaise and fatigue, used to indicate generalized weakness, tiredness, or lack of energy that does not have a more specific diagnosis.

1. Presence of generalized weakness not attributable to a specific disease process

2. Patient reports persistent fatigue or malaise without a clear underlying cause

3. Symptoms include lack of energy, tiredness, or exhaustion not explained by other diagnoses

4. No evidence of acute illness, infection, or injury accounting for the symptoms

5. Other specific causes of weakness, fatigue, or malaise have been ruled out through clinical evaluation

6. Symptoms are significant enough to impact daily functioning or activities

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code R53.8 include:

- 99202–99215 (Evaluation and Management services, new or established patient office visits)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

- 80050, 80053 (General health panel, comprehensive metabolic panel)

- 85025 (Complete blood count with automated differential)

- 83036 (Hemoglobin A1c)

- 84443 (Thyroid stimulating hormone)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection)

- 99401–99404 (Preventive medicine counseling)

The selection of CPT codes should be based on the specific clinical scenario and provider documentation for ICD code R53.8.

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