U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

R54 ICD-10-CM Code: Age-related physical debility

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

R54

Age-related physical debility

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where R54 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 18

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

  2. 2

    Section

    General symptoms and signs (R50-R69)

  3. 3

    Category R54

    Age-related physical debility

  4. 4

    Code R54

    Age-related physical debility

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Frailty
  • Old age
  • Senescence
  • Senile asthenia
  • Senile debility

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for R54.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R54.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • age-related cognitive decline (R41.81)
  • sarcopenia (M62.84)
  • senile psychosis (F03.-)
  • senility NOS (R41.81)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for R54.

Transparency

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.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code R54 mean?

R54 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Age-related physical debility.”

Is R54 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, R54 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is R54 located in ICD-10-CM?

R54 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 R54, Age-related physical debility.

What coding notes are listed for R54?

Its listed inclusion terms are Frailty; Old age; Senescence; Senile asthenia; Senile debility. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: age-related cognitive decline (R41.81); sarcopenia (M62.84); senile psychosis (F03.-); senility NOS (R41.81). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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