Both codes come under same category R53.8 Extreme tiredness is termed as fatigue and feeling of discomfort is termed as malaise. Both malaise and fatigue are common type of symptoms of a disease. Synonyms – Below terms may also found in medical record which leads to ICD-10 for fatigue.Ĭategory R53.8 (malaise and fatigue) – There are chances coder may get confused with the term ‘malaise’. Depending on that he may perform tests like CBC, TSH, blood sugar etc. Other symptoms may include muscle weakness, fever, sore throat, headache and joint pain. Physician asks history of the patient and several questions regarding mental and physical health to confirm, if a person is fatigue or not. Most of the cases both mental and physical fatigue occurs together.

Mental fatigue – Here the person is unable to concentrate in anything and feels the brain is not working at all.

This makes it difficult to perform daily activities which were done easily before.

Physical fatigue – Person is physically experiencing extreme tiredness and muscle weakness.

Main types of Fatigue are mental and physical. Studies have reported that chronic fatigue occurs as an after-effect of Covid-19 as well.

Because this is a symptom of some other factor such as underlying disease, lack of sleep for long time or any mental stress or any other reason. Yes, it is., Extreme tiredness continuously for weeks that we can’t even get out of bed and do our daily activities is concerned and need to visit a doctor. The term fatigue is not just tiredness, it is more than that.Īre you thinking is it something we really need to care about and treat? In In this topic we will see the types of fatigue, Fatigue ICD 10 codes description and guidelines along with examples.Īll of us feel tired sometimes, but tiredness will go away after taking rest or after a good sleep.

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