R53.1

Billable

Weakness

R53.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Weakness. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
R00-R99
Parent
R53
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

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…

Read more about Muscle Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Asthenia NOS

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • age-related weakness (R54)
  • muscle weakness (generalized) (M62.81)
  • sarcopenia (M62.84)
  • senile asthenia (R54)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R53.1?
R53.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Weakness". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R53.1 a billable code?
Yes — R53.1 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from R53.1?
Excludes1 (not coded here): age-related weakness (R54); muscle weakness (generalized) (M62.81); sarcopenia (M62.84); senile asthenia (R54).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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