R53.81

Billable

Other malaise

R53.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other malaise. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
R00-R99
Parent
R53.8
Edition
FY2026

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

Includes

  • Chronic debility
  • Debility NOS
  • General physical deterioration
  • Malaise NOS
  • Nervous debility

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • age-related physical debility (R54)

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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