R53.81
BillableOther malaise
R53.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other malaise. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
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Includes
- •Chronic debility
- •Debility NOS
- •General physical deterioration
- •Malaise NOS
- •Nervous debility
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •age-related physical debility (R54)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labelingDrugs 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 R53.81?
- R53.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other malaise". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
- Is R53.81 a billable code?
- Yes — R53.81 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from R53.81?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): age-related physical debility (R54).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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