R53 ICD-10-CM Code: Malaise and fatigue
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
R53Malaise and fatigue
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where R53 sits
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Chapter 18
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
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Section
General symptoms and signs (R50-R69)
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Category R53
Malaise and fatigue
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Code R53
Malaise and fatigue
Codes under R53
R53 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for R53.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for R53.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R53.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for R53.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for R53.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code R53 mean?
R53 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Malaise and fatigue.”
Is R53 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. R53 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is R53 located in ICD-10-CM?
R53 is listed in Chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99), within General symptoms and signs (R50-R69) (R50–R69), under category R53, Malaise and fatigue.
What coding notes are listed for R53?
No inclusion terms are listed for R53 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.