R53.1 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Weakness for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 1 excludes for R53.1 ICD 10 code
- age-related weakness (R54)
- muscle weakness (generalized) (M62.81)
- sarcopenia (M62.84)
- senile asthenia (R54)
Terms applicables to R53.1 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to R53.1 ICD10 Code:
- R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
- R50-R69 General symptoms and signs
- R53 Malaise and fatigue
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
R53.1 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about R53.1 ICD 10 code
Your muscles help you move and help your body work. Different types of muscles have different jobs. There are many problems that can affect muscles. Muscle disorders can cause weakness, pain or even paralysis.
Causes of muscle disorders include:
- Injury or overuse, such as sprains or strains, cramps or tendinitis
- A genetic disorder, such as muscular dystrophy
- Some cancers
- Inflammation, such as myositis
- Diseases of nerves that affect muscles
- Infections
- Certain medicines
Sometimes the cause of muscle disorders is unknown.
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