ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R50.8
Other specified fever
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R50.8
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- postprocedural infection (T81.4-)
- posttransfusion fever (R50.84)
- postvaccination (postimmunization) fever (R50.83)
Code First
- underlying condition when associated fever is present, such as with:
- leukemia (C91-C95)
- neutropenia (D70.-)
- sickle-cell disease (D57.-)
Inclusion Terms
Postimmunization fever
Inclusion Terms
- FNHTR
- Posttransfusion fever
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code R50.8 (Other specified fever)
ICD-10-CM code R50.8 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 R50.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R50.8 - Other specified 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 Other specified fever.