The four criteria below are used to diagnose the condition:
These include:
ICD-10-CM Code for Weakness R53. 1.
728.87“Weakness” is code 728.87 ICD-9, M62.
ICD-10 code M62. 81 for Muscle weakness (generalized) is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .
Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting left nondominant side The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM G81. 94 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G81.
Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting right dominant side The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM G81. 91 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G81.
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. 1 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Overview. Muscle weakness happens when your full effort doesn't produce a normal muscle contraction or movement. It's sometimes called: reduced muscle strength. muscular weakness.
ICD-10-CM Code for Other malaise and fatigue R53. 8.
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.