Exhaustion due to excessive exertion, initial encounter

This code signifies a state of profound fatigue and physical depletion resulting from strenuous or prolonged physical activity that exceeds an individual's capacity. It represents a temporary, acute condition where the body's resources are overwhelmed by exertion, leading to significant weariness and potential functional impairment.

Apply this code for patients presenting with acute exhaustion directly attributable to overexertion, such as after an intense athletic event, prolonged manual labor, or excessive physical training without adequate rest. This is appropriate for the initial assessment and treatment of such an episode.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the exhaustion to excessive physical activity.
• This code is for the initial encounter; subsequent visits for the same episode would require a different seventh character.
• Distinguish from chronic fatigue syndromes or exhaustion due to other underlying medical conditions.