R53 — Malaise and fatigue
Not billable
Is R53 billable?
No — R53 is a non-billable header code. R53 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 6 billable codes beneath R53.
R53 at a glance
| Code | R53 |
|---|---|
| Description | Malaise and fatigue |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 18
The conditions below are not part of R53, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, R53 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under R53? (4)
How long has R53 existed?
R53 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.