Billable Medical Code for Muscle Weakness (Generalized)
Diagnosis Code for Reimbursement Claim: ICD-9-CM 728.87
Code will be replaced by October 2015 and relabeled as ICD-10-CM 728.87.
The Short Description Is: Muscle weakness-general.
Known As
Generalized weakness is also known as muscle weakness and paresis.
Generalized Weakness Definition and Symptoms
Generalized weakness refers to a feeling of weakness any where in the body, as well as fatigue. Weakness can have many causes some of the most common are flu, insomnia, side effects from medications, chemotherapy, and blood loss. Some of the symptoms of generalized weakness include delayed movement, muscle cramps, tremors, and lightheadedness.