R53. 1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R53.
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728.87“Weakness” is code 728.87 ICD-9, M62. 81 ICD-10, which is NOT A HCC. “Weakness” is a symptom, whereas “paresis” including monoparesis, hemiparesis and even quadriparesis are diagnoses.
ICD-10 code M62. 81 for Muscle weakness (generalized) is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .
9: Fever, unspecified.
R29. 898 - Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system | ICD-10-CM.
Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting left nondominant side The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM G81. 94 became effective on October 1, 2021.
I69. 354 - Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side | ICD-10-CM.
Coding Guidelines Residual neurological effects of a stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) should be documented using CPT category I69 codes indicating sequelae of cerebrovascular disease. Codes I60-67 specify hemiplegia, hemiparesis, and monoplegia and identify whether the dominant or nondominant side is affected.
Z74. 0 - Reduced mobility. ICD-10-CM.
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R26. 81: Unsteadiness on feet.
Myopathy is a disorder of the skeletal muscles. Muscle disorders arise from abnormalities that affect the muscle's structure or metabolism, and have a variety of causes. Some are inherited while others are acquired.
M62.81 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Muscle weakness (generalized) . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 .
DO NOT include the decimal point when electronically filing claims as it may be rejected. Some clearinghouses may remove it for you but to avoid having a rejected claim due to an invalid ICD-10 code, do not include the decimal point when submitting claims electronically. See also: Myasthenic M62.81.