ICD-10-CM R50.2: Drug induced fever

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for R50.2

Drug induced fever

Coding Notes & Guidelines for R50.2

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

postvaccination (postimmunization) fever (R50.83)

Use Additional Code

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Parent Code (Less Specific):

R50 - Fever of other and unknown origin

About ICD-10-CM Code R50.2 (Drug induced fever)

ICD-10-CM code R50.2 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R50.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about R50.2 - Drug induced fever. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Drug induced fever.