R53.8

Non-billable (Header)

Other malaise and fatigue

Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Cannot be coded with R53.8

  • combat exhaustion and fatigue (F43.0)
  • congenital debility (P96.9)
  • exhaustion and fatigue due to excessive exertion (T73.3)
  • exhaustion and fatigue due to exposure (T73.2)
  • exhaustion and fatigue due to heat (T67.-)
  • exhaustion and fatigue due to pregnancy (O26.8-)
  • exhaustion and fatigue due to recurrent depressive episode (F33-)
  • exhaustion and fatigue due to senile debility (R54)

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Code Information

CodeR53.8
BillableNo — Header code
ParentR53
CategorySymptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Excludes18 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)