icd 9 code for malaise

by Dr. Caden Wilkinson 3 min read

ICD-9 code 780.7 for Malaise and fatigue is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -SYMPTOMS (780-789).

Not Valid for Submission

780.79 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other malaise and fatigue. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

Information for Patients

Everyone feels tired now and then. Sometimes you may just want to stay in bed. But, after a good night's sleep, most people feel refreshed and ready to face a new day. If you continue to feel tired for weeks, it's time to see your doctor. He or she may be able to help you find out what's causing your fatigue and recommend ways to relieve it.

ICD-9 Footnotes

General Equivalence Map Definitions The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.

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